Stridor is a sign of upper airway obstruction. In children, laryngomalacia is the most common cause of chronic stridor, while croup is the most common cause of acute stridor.Generally, an inspiratory stridor suggests airway obstruction above the glottis while an expiratory stridor is indicative of obstruction in the lower trachea. laryngeal web, cyst or laryngocele may present with stridor, usually at birth or soon after. Laryngotracheobronchitis (Viral Croup) . The most common cause of acute stridor in childhood is laryngotracheobronchitis, or viral croup.
The load in the floor beam is then transferred to the main load carrying system, such as a longitudinal plate girder. Per Article 9.8.3.1 of the AASHTO LRFD (5 th Edition, 2010), the deck plate is to act as a common flange of the ribs, the floor beams, and the main longitudinal components of the bridge.
BEAM - The greatest width of the boat. BEARING - The direction of an object expressed either as a true bearing as shown on the chart, or as a bearing relative to the heading of the boat. BELOW - Beneath the deck. BIGHT - The part of the rope or line, between the end and the standing part, on which a knot is formed. BILGE - The interior of the hull below the floor boards. BITTER END - The last part of a rope or chain.The inboard end of the anchor rode. BOAT - A fairly indefinite term.