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Structural glossary
Grid line
An imaginary reference line used to position elements on a drawing.
Technical context
Grid lines connect plans, sections and details. Check that every revision uses the same grid references.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, houses. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: What are structural calculations?.
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