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A collapsible table (10), having a framework (12) including a number of support members (14) which are joined together by connectors (21, 26) which allow movement such that the framework (12) is moveable from a collapsed configuration (70) to an extended configuration (36). A table surface (16) is a

A collapsible table (10), having a framework (12) including a number of support members (14) which are joined together by connectors (21, 26) which allow movement such that the framework (12) is moveable from a collapsed configuration (70) to an extended configuration (36). A table surface (16) is attached to the framework (12). There is also at least one elastic element (31) which serves to maintain tension in the table surface (16) so that the table surface (16) is urged to resist sagging when the framework (12) is in the extended configuration (36).

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A collapsible table (10), having a framework (12) including a number of support members (14) which are joined together by connectors (21, 26) which allow movement such that the framework (12) is moveable from a collapsed configuration (70) to an extended configuration (36). A table surface (16) is a

A collapsible table (10), having a framework (12) including a number of support members (14) which are joined together by connectors (21, 26) which allow movement such that the framework (12) is moveable from a collapsed configuration (70) to an extended configuration (36). A table surface (16) is attached to the framework (12). There is also at least one elastic element (31) which serves to maintain tension in the table surface (16) so that the table surface (16) is urged to resist sagging when the framework (12) is in the extended configuration (36). surface, and having opposed, spaced apart, downwardly depending side flanges extending below said lower surface, said body also having at least one longitudinally extending channel therein located between said upper surface and said lower surface; said structural element configured such that said lower surface is positioned above a first surface area of a structural member, said structural member having a pair of opposed side surfaces proximate said first surface area and each said side surface being oriented downward from said first surface area; said side flanges of said structural element being configured to be and being secured with one or more attachment members to the side surfaces of said structural member. 2. A combination as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a supported structure positioned above and supported by said structural member and said structural element. 3. A combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said supported structure is secured to said structural element at said upper surface with attachment means and said at least some of said attachment means penetrating through said upper surface into said hollow channel of said structural element but not penetrating through said lower surface of said structural element. 4. A combination as claimed in claim 3, wherein said supported structure is decking. 5. A combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said supported structure is secured to said structural element at said upper surface with one or more attachment members, at least some of said attachment members penetrating through said upper surface of said structural element but not penetrating through said lower surface of said structural element. 6. A combination as claimed in claim 5, wherein said supported structure is decking. 7. A combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said side surfaces of said structural member are oriented at substantially ninety degrees to said top surface. 8. A combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lower surface of said structural member is positioned in a spaced relation with said first surface area of said structural member. 9. A combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said lower surface of said structural member is positioned at least in part in a spaced relation from said first surface area of said structural member. 10. A combination as claimed in claim 9 wherein said upper surface of said structural element is oriented at a different angle to the first surface area of said structural member. 11. A combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said upper surface of said longitudinally extending body is generally flat. 12. A combination as claimed in claim 11, wherein said lower surface of said body is configured to be and is positioned in a seated arrangement on said first surface area. 13. A combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least part of said lower surface is of said structural element is in contact with said first surface area of said structural member. 14. A combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said lower surface of said structural element is in contact with said first surface area, along substantially all of the length of said lower surface. 15. A method of repairing a damaged member made substantially from wood, with a repair element made from a composite wood, said damaged member having an upper surface that is at least partially damaged, and two opposed sides, said repair element comprising: a longitudinally extending body having an upper surface and a lower surface, and having a pair of opposed, spaced apart, downward depending flanges extending below said lower surface; said upper surface of said longitudinally extending body being generally flat, and said lower surface being adapted to be positioned above said damaged member; said side flanges being adapted to be secured to the sides of said damaged member; said method comprising the steps of: (a) placing said repair element in a position where said lower surface of said repair