tie rod

Isaac Kremer/ January 14, 2018/ / 0 comments

Give stability to one part of a structure by securing it to another part. Such rods prevent bulging or separation of elements. Tie rods terminate on the outside of the wall with cast-iron anchors, which are ornamental washers or nuts. (Gottfried & Jennings, 1985) Photo from Fall Creek Gorge, Ithaca, New York, 2018.

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