Abut (B)

Layer: B

Vector 1

Type: function Relation: structural support

Vector 2

Type: effect Relation: stabilized connection

Vector 3

Type: interaction Relation: mutual reinforcement

Description

Functionally, when two elements abut, they create a stabilizing connection that distributes force or weight across a shared boundary. This contact enhances structural integrity by reducing movement between the adjoining parts. The abutting surfaces interact through mutual reinforcement, supporting each other’s position. This functional relationship allows separate components to behave as a unified structure. It operates through direct physical contact rather than mechanical fastening. Through this behavior, “abut” becomes a mechanism of practical stability.

B

function structural support

effect stabilized connection

interaction mutual reinforcement