tie rod
engineering
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A tie rod is a connecting member or brace, typically made of steel. It functions as a structural component used to connect or reinforce other parts. In some contexts, a tie rod can also be referred to as a tie bar. This term can specifically describe a bar used as a tie rod or a rod connecting two railway switch rails to maintain their gauge. The earliest known use of the term "tie-rod" dates back to 1839.12
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