Definition:Cantilever

Definition

A cantilever is a beam, or similar structural member, which is supported at one end only, and supports a load either along its length or at the free end.

A cantilever can be either horizontal or vertical.

Cantilever construction can be used in bridges, for example, and floors of buildings, where a large area can be spanned without obstructing supports.

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Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): cantilever
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): cantilever