STIF has various meanings in the Construction category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of STIF in Construction.
A member used to strengthen another member against buckling or to distribute load or to transfer shear. Usually a flat bar, plate, or angle welded perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member. The resistance to deformation of a structural member which can be measured by the ratio of the applied force to the corresponding displacement.
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