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Westergaard

Definition:

(proper noun) A surname of Danish origin.

(proper noun) A method for analyzing the behavior of structures under loading.

Sense 1:

(noun) A person with the surname Westergaard.

Example Sentence: Meet John Westergaard, an expert in civil engineering.

Sense 2:

(noun) A method developed by professor Westergaard to analyze the stresses in concrete slabs, beams, or other structures.

Example Sentence: The Westergaard method is widely used in the design of reinforced concrete structures.

Sense 3:

(adjective) Relating to the analysis of structural behavior using the Westergaard method.

Example Sentence: The engineer used the Westergaard approach to determine the load-bearing capacity of the bridge.

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