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Structural glossary
Stiffness
Resistance to deformation under load.
Technical context
A stiffer element deforms less under the same conditions. Stiffness differs from the point at which an element fails.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, floors. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: What is deflection?.
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