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What juts out at a ridge?
A mountain ridge.
Where else might you find a ridge like the Atlantic one?
Another ridge similar to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge can be found in the Indian Ocean, known as the Southwest Indian Ridge. It is a divergent boundary where the African Plate and the Antarctic Plate are moving apart. This ridge, like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, is associated with volcanic activity and the creation of new oceanic crust.
Who discovered the Mid Atlantic Ridge?
Knowledge of undersea features such as the Midatlantic Ridge gradually grew during the 19th century as accurate hydrographic surveys were made across the world. The ridge is many thousands of miles long, so parts of it would have been discovered at different dates years apart.
Are the individual anomalies oriented randomly are they parallel to the ridge crests oblique to the ridge crests?
no
What is the area of Fossil Ridge Wilderness?
The area of Fossil Ridge Wilderness is 52.743 square kilometers.
What is the purpose of a ridge board in a roof structure?
The purpose of a ridge board in a roof structure is to provide support and stability to the rafters at the peak of the roof. It helps to distribute the weight of the roof evenly and prevent sagging or shifting of the roof structure.
What is the difference between a ridge board and a ridge beam?
A ridge board doesn't support rafters of the bridge whereas a ridge beam does.
What are the differences between a ridge board and a ridge beam in roof construction?
In roof construction, a ridge board is a horizontal piece that connects the upper ends of the rafters, while a ridge beam is a larger, structural beam that supports the weight of the roof. The ridge board is mainly for alignment and connection, while the ridge beam provides structural support.
No ridge board is needed in roof construction if the pitch is steep and the rafter are directly opposed?
It is true that no ridge board is needed if the pitch is steep and rafters are directly opposed. This is the only time a ridge board is not needed.
What is the alternative method for roof construction that eliminates the need for a ridge board?
One alternative method for roof construction that eliminates the need for a ridge board is using a ridge beam instead.
Do you need a ridge board?
You will need something that will substitute for the same role as a ridge board. If you are building a structure, you must be able to understand the physics of the structural loads. Think about what role the ridge board plays in the structure of the roof. What would happen if it was gone? The ridge board prevents side to side motion. without a similar structure your roof would collapse sideways.
Your roof has no ridge board the rafters are nailed exactly opposite of each other if you want to add a shed or gable dormer do you have to add a ridge board?
You would not have to add a ridge board, particularly if you are planning to build the addition roof directly over the existing roof.
Why must a ridge board be wider than the rafters?
We just got a home inspection today with this problem. There is a possibility for the rafters to separate from the ridge board from hinge action.
What is the purpose of the ridge on the pigs snout?
To dig dirt of in the wild
What is horizontal board that connects two rafters on opposite sides of a ridge board is?
The horizontal board that connects two rafters on opposite sides of a ridge board is called a collar tie. It helps to stabilize the rafters and prevent them from spreading apart, ensuring the structural integrity of the roof.
What are Structural members of a pitched roof?
For a typical gable roof you have a ridge board at the top with rafters running from the ridge to the top plates of the walls
When is No ridge board is need in roof construction?
You need it when using engineered trusses.
