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Because they have only two "legs", A-frames are usually set up in rows so that they can have good stability. A [[saw horse]] is a good example of this structure. More complex structures will have a [[crossmember]] connecting the two materials in the middle to prevent the legs from bowing outwards under load, giving the structure the appearance of the capital letter [[A]]. |
Because they have only two "legs", A-frames are usually set up in rows so that they can have good stability. A [[saw horse]] is a good example of this structure. More complex structures will have a [[crossmember]] connecting the two materials in the middle to prevent the legs from bowing outwards under load, giving the structure the appearance of the capital letter [[A]]. |
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==The A-frame as part of Graham's Adventure Question Game== |
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Notable Flash cartoonist and musician David Firth (of Salad Fingers fame) created a podcast called WALLER FM which ran during the Spring and Summer of 2008. A mainstay of the show was a segment called Graham's Adventure Question Game which prominently featured the A-frame as a running joke. The following is a transcript of the original podcast featuring the gag: |
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"Right, where's he put 'em?" |
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"It's not 'where's he put 'em', but why's he put 'em there?" |
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"Right, why's he put 'em there?" |
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"And is it wise that he put 'em there?" |
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"Are there any wires in the area, like a TV wire?" |
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"Uh, there's an A-frame which is made out of some sort of plywood. But, that's all I can give you." |
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==Other structures that use A-frames== |
==Other structures that use A-frames== |
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An A-frame is a basic structure designed to bear a load in a lightweight economical manner. The simplest form of an A-frame is two similarly sized beams, arranged in a 45-degree or greater angle, attached at the top. These materials are often wooden or steel beams attached at the top by rope, welding, gluing, or riveting.
Because they have only two "legs", A-frames are usually set up in rows so that they can have good stability. A saw horse is a good example of this structure. More complex structures will have a crossmember connecting the two materials in the middle to prevent the legs from bowing outwards under load, giving the structure the appearance of the capital letter A.
Other structures that use A-frames
- A roof on a home
- A frame camping tent
- Folding ladder
- Double wishbone suspension (cars)
- Some suspension bridges
- A-frame for hang gliders, trikes, and ultralights
- at the stern of ships for fishing or research
- The main building of Florida's Disney's Contemporary Resort, in which the Walt Disney World monorail has a station
- Some Wienerschnitzel and Whataburger restaurants use the A-frame
- The London Eye is supported by only one A-frame on one side.