The clamp also provides structural strength and rigidity to the pipe sections.

Bacteria are surrounded by a cell wall, which provides strength and rigidity to their cells.

This fold also commonly provides extra rigidity to the blade.

Pressure of their incompressible internal bodily fluid on the body wall provides rigidity, and muscles are able to act against it.

Silica provides excellent rigidity and will not move throughout the column.

Collagen is an integral component of the arterial wall, providing rigidity and support.

The pedestal is mounted on a reinforced concrete tower to provide mechanical rigidity.

They form part of the endoskeleton and provide rigidity and protection.

Internal framing may be added to the planks after they are sewn in, providing additional rigidity.

The relatively thick walls seen in these bones may also have provided extra rigidity to the limbs while digging.