I-beam
Flanged structural member
An I-beam is a structural steel beam with a cross-section shaped like the letter I—a vertical web connecting two horizontal flanges.
The shape provides strength while minimizing weight, making I-beams fundamental to construction: The building's frame rests on massive I-beams.
Also called an H-beam when the flanges are wider.
Main structural support beam
- flangeProjecting attachment rim
- webInterwoven filament structure
- joistHorizontal structural beam
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
column · load-bearing · cantilever · span · cross-section · framework · rafter · lintel
Act of building upward
- craneLifter or wader
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- siteDesignated location
contractor · foundation · framework · assembly · bolting · lifting · installation · shoring
Stimulated into sudden activity
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- alloyMetallic combination
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
mill · foundry · ferrous · corrosion · ductility · metalwork · smelting · plate
Power to exert force
- rigidityState of being unbending
- durabilityResistance to wear
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
- stabilityResistance to displacement
stiffness · capacity · resilience · resistance · robustness · efficiency
girder
Main structural support beam
truss · column · load-bearing · cantilever · span · cross-section · framework · rafter · lintel · purlin
erection
Act of building upward
- craneLifter or wader
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
site · contractor · foundation · framework · assembly · bolting · lifting · installation · shoring · formwork
galvanized
Stimulated into sudden activity
fabrication · mill · foundry · ferrous · corrosion · ductility · metalwork · smelting · plate
strength
Power to exert force
- rigidityState of being unbending
- durabilityResistance to wear
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
stability · stiffness · capacity · resilience · resistance · robustness · efficiency
deflection
Change in trajectory
shear · composite · reinforcement · rigidity · elastic · buckling · torsion · fatigue
- steel thingsstainless steel, carbon steel, rebar, girder, sheet metal
- structureshouse, bridge, buildings, dome, building
- beamscrossbeam, girder, joist, girders, joists
- Industrial Constructionfactory, warehouse, power plant, refinery, steel mill
- metal shapesangle, bar, channel, plate, rod
- skyscraper constructionsteel frame, tower crane, foundation, pile driving, scaffolding