A truss can provide support for a pitched roof.
The concept of framework comes from the Late Latin armatio . It is a term that can be used both feminine and masculine, as accepted by the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ).
In its broadest sense, a frame is a structure that provides support or support , and may be made up of one or more pieces. Based on this definition, the notion has multiple uses in the most varied contexts.
Frame in construction
A frame can be the structure that is developed from pieces of metal or wood assembled together to support the inclined roof of a building . Also called armor , the framework is arranged according to the slopes ( waters ) of the roof in question.
In wooden constructions, the set of clamps and bars used to splice or join wood or to reinforce a beam is called a frame. These frames, for example, can be found in some bell towers : thanks to them, the bell can swing without transmitting its oscillation to the walls.
The concept in means of transport
Different vehicles have structures called frames. In a boat , to mention one possibility, the frame is the skeleton made up of timbers and ties . In addition, this name refers to the set of pieces that allow something to be erected on it (such as the bow or stern frame ).
The frame of a carriage , on the other hand, is the base made up of iron and wood . The usual thing is that it has a rectangular design, with pieces joined in such a way that it is viable to withstand the forces of distension and pressure.
In glasses, the frame or frame is the main structure.
The frame of glasses or glasses
In the field of optics , the frame or frame is the support of the glasses ( glasses ) that makes it possible to hold the lenses. At first they were made of steel or iron, then resins began to be used and today the most common frames are those made of titanium or aluminum alloys, although those made with mixtures of nylon and cellulose acetate are also used.
The frame holds the glasses , hooks onto the ears thanks to its temples and rests on the nose . The size of the frames varies depending on the diameter of the lens glass, the width of the bridge and the length of the temple.
It should be noted that, on the temples, the frames often include decorative details. In this way, they can present everything from diamonds to a wide variety of semi-precious stones .
The idea in the arms field
In firearms , the frame is the frame , armor or skeleton that contains and assembles certain parts that are essential for the operation of the device . What the frame does is house the elements that make up the automation mechanism.
Take the case of a revolver . The frame is usually made of steel and includes the profile of the stock, the barrel and the mechanism parts. Depending on the type of weapon , the characteristics of the frame can be very different.