I-beams
Flanged structural members
I-beams are structural steel beams with an I-shaped cross-section—a vertical web connecting two horizontal flanges.
The shape provides high strength-to-weight ratio, making I-beams standard in building frames, bridges, and heavy construction: The warehouse skeleton was all exposed I-beams.
Also called H-beams or girders depending on proportions and regional usage.
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- girderMain structural support beam
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
column · joist · structural · flange · web · skyscraper · foundation · support
Turning over repeatedly
- millGrain-crushing facility
- foundryMetal casting facility
- extrusionPushing through a die
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
drilling · punching · galvanizing · coating · fabrication · stock · inventory · supplier
Out in open
- industrialOf factories and production
- loftSpace beneath the roof
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
- ceilingRoom's upper surface
warehouse · renovation · modern · minimalist · raw · visible · decorative · contrast
View through interior
- momentBrief period of time
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- bendingCurving from straight
- loadCarried weight or burden
deflection · tensile · compression · shear · modulus · calculation · specification · grade
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- girderMain structural support beam
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
load-bearing · column · joist · structural · flange · web · skyscraper · foundation · support · truss
rolling
Turning over repeatedly
cutting · drilling · punching · galvanizing · coating · fabrication · stock · inventory · supplier · warehouse
exposed
Out in open
- industrialOf factories and production
- loftSpace beneath the roof
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
ceiling · warehouse · renovation · modern · minimalist · raw · visible · decorative · contrast · open-plan
cross-section
View through interior
load · deflection · tensile · compression · shear · modulus · calculation · specification · grade · strength
- Steel Architecturesteel beams, skyscrapers, bridges, high-rises, girders
- Steel Constructionsteel beams, girders, steel framing, rivets, bolts
- steel componentssteel beams, girders, structural steel, steel plates, steel columns
- Metal Buildingssteel structures, barns, hangars, garages, carports