The state of being built in or fixed; in architecture, the fixing or embedding of a beam or structural element at both ends.
From French 'encastrement,' the noun form of 'encastrer.' Borrowed directly into English as a technical architectural and engineering term.
This French-derived term is preferred in engineering and architecture over English alternatives because it precisely describes a specific type of structural fixing that's crucial for bridge and building safety!
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