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- noun engineering In structural engineering, the point on a flexural member (typically a beam, girder, or spandrel panel) that is
equidistant from the two endsupports .
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Examples
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In contrast, a midspan is a small, stand-alone piece of standards-compliant PoE equipment that sits between the existing switch and powered devices, and injects power into the data line using significantly more energy-efficient intelligent power management and allocation techniques than are available with PoE switches.
Latest from Computerworld Sani Ronen 2009
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About midspan, a call finally went through to the squadron, answered by the supervisor of flying.
Touching History Lynn Spencer 2008
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About midspan, a call finally went through to the squadron, answered by the supervisor of flying.
Touching History Lynn Spencer 2008
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Grizzle and Scamp halted in midspan, raising themselves up on their hindquarters as Kitten so often did.
The Realms of the Gods Tamora Pierce 1996
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Grizzle and Scamp halted in midspan, raising themselves up on their hindquarters as Kitten so often did.
The Realms of the Gods Tamora Pierce 1996
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Like a conduit shattered in midspan, the break beyond the Furlains had disrupted the continuity of the geas Anskiere had designed to summon Ivain's heir to Cliffhaven.
Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989
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Now, however, it was broken in midspan and the two ends bent toward the floor.
Spacehounds of IPC 1927
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The ceremony at midspan launched a $1.5 million project that when complete - estimated at 18 months from now - will use the bridge as a greenway for hikers, bikers, and joggers.
Moving the Chains 2011
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They were sailing an almost 40-foot boat chartered for the weekend and were headed out when they saw the splash about midspan.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Go to midspan and enjoy the scenery from 220 feet up.
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