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flexibility

The property of a material that allows it to bend without damage (and without losing its strength) and then to

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fleuri cut

A mottled effect obtained by cutting stones parallel to their natural bedding planes.

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fleur-de-lys

The French royal lily, conventionalized as an ornament in Late Gothic architecture.

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fletton

An English brick made from Oxford clay; manufactured by the semi-dry-press process; represents over 40% of current British brick production.

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flexure

The bending of a member, as under a load.

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flexural strength

That property of a solid which is an indication of its ability to withstand bending.

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flexural rigidity

A measure of stiffness of a structural member; the product of modulus of elasticity and moment of inertia divided by

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