I Beam, also called H Beam, is a key part of modern construction all over the world. They are also called “universal beams” because they are still used a lot even though other types of beams, like W beams, concrete beams, etc., have been made.

Let’s learn more about I-beams and how they’ve been used in the building industry over the years.

But before that, as usual for people who aren’t in the know.

What are Beams in Construction?

Beams are a type of building material that are used to support axial loads, such as a floor or roof.

In the past, beams were made of wood, but since the modern age, they are now made of wrought iron, steel, and other metals, as well as concrete, etc. In 1890, the Rand Mcnally Building was made out of structural steel.

What are the different types of Beams?

There are many different kinds of beams, such as fixed, trussed, overhanging, double overhanging, simply supported, cantilever, spring supported, etc.

What is an I Beam?

I Beam is the most common type of structural steel beam used in building today. They are also called universal beams, and they are known as H beams, W beams, and so on.

It is also known as the most useful beam in the construction industry because of how well it can handle large loads and change.

Who invented I Beam?

Alphonse Halbou got a patent for I beams made of wrought iron in 1849, and Henry Grey came up with a way to roll the I beams that made them stronger.

Design of an I Beam

An I Beam is a long piece of structural steel with two horizontal planes called flanges connected by a steel part in the middle. From the side, it looks like a single long piece of steel, and from the top, it looks like the letter “I” or “H.”

The beam doesn’t break in half because of this design. Instead, it bends. Making steel with this simple design is also a very cheap way to do it.

What are the different categories of I Beams?

Some metal or steel beams have the same structure as I beams, so they can be put in the same group.

H Beams: H beams can be thought of as a type of I beam because they look a lot like I beams. They are also called bearing piles. Unlike I beams, they are all the same thickness, and their legs are wider.

W Beams: Another type of beam that is often used as an I beam is the W beam. W beams are not all the same thickness, and when cut in half, they look like a W. Most of the time, W beams are used as guardrails on roads. People also call these “thrie beams.”

Which are the different types of metals and materials used for making I beams?

I-beams are now made from different types of metals, alloys, and materials. There are steel I-beams, stainless steel I-beams, galvanised I-beams, concrete I-beams, fibreglass I-beams, carbon fibre I-beams, plywood I-beams, and the old-fashioned wrought iron I-beams. But structural steel is the one most often used.

What are the benefits of using an I Beam?

I beams have many benefits, such as being able to hold a lot of weight, having angular momentum, being made of reusable material (steel), and reducing vibrations. They also come in many different sizes.

So, guys, that’s a quick look at how I Beams are used in the building industry. Share what you think.

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