Orthotropic
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Orthotropic is a term that can have several meanings
- In materials science, an orthotropic material is one that has the different materials properties or strengths in different orthogonal directions.(For example glass reinforced plastic, or wood)
- In bridge design, an orthotropic deck is one in which the deck is solid steel plate. The deck plate is used as the top flange of the main girder system, and also as the top flange of transverse floor beam system, and also as the top flange of the deck ribs.
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