Nautical Term: Span

Definition of Span

Span refers to the distance between two similar members in a nautical or structural context. This term is commonly applied to the length of frames or the distance between the supports of a girder. For instance, when discussing the structural integrity of a ship, one might refer to the spans of the frames and the girders that connect them.

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