star plate

noun

star plate

noun

1

Business, Construction, Manufacturing A star-shaped anchor plate used in conjunction with a tie rod.

In 1925, to counteract an observed outward movement of the spandrel walls, star plates and tierods were fixed to each span.1954 January, “Strengthening of Coquet Viaduct”, in Railway Magazine, page 18:

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