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Eave
The line that is usually parallel to the ridge line formed by the intersection of the planes of the roof and
wall.
Eave Gutter
See "Gutter".
Eave Height
The vertical dimension from finished floor to the eave.
Eave Strut
A structural member located at the eave of a building that supports roof and wall paneling and may act as
a strut to transfer bracing loads to frames.
Edge Strip
The surface area of a building at the edges of the roof and at the wall intersections where the wind loads
on components and cladding are greater than at other areas of the building.
Edge Venting
The practice of providing regularly spaced or continuous openings along a roof edge or perimeter, used as part of a ventilation system to dissipate heat and water vapor.
Effective Wind Area
The area used to determine the wind coefficient. The effective wind area may be greater than or equal to
the tributary area.
Elastic Design
A design concept utilizing the proportional behavior of materials when all stresses are limited to specified
allowable values in the elastic range.
Electric Operated Crane
A crane in which the bridge, hoist or trolley is operated by electric power.
