Rigid frame


rigid frame

[′rij·id ′frām] (building construction) A steel skeleton frame in which the end connections of all members are rigid so that the angles they make with each other do not change.

Rigid frame

A structural framework in which all columns and beams are roughly connected; there are no hinged joints, and the angular relationship between beam and column members are maintained under load.

rigid frame

A structural framework in which all columns and beams are rigidly connected; there are no hinged joints and the angular relationship between beam and column members are maintained under load.