What is a transform boundary? A: According to Trinity University, a transform boundary is the intersection of lithospheric plates where the two plates slide past one another. Transform boundaries do not result in any extraordinary landforms; rather, they give rise to valleys and cause many earthquakes.
Glued laminated timber. Glued laminated timber, also called glulam, is a type of structural engineered wood product comprising a number of layers of dimensioned lumber bonded together with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesives. In North America the material providing the laminations is termed laminating stock or lamstock.
Diagram of two T-beams. A T-beam (or tee beam), used in construction, is a load-bearing structure of reinforced concrete, wood or metal, with a t-shaped cross section. The top of the t-shaped cross section serves as a flange or compression member in resisting compressive stresses.