Beam Type

AWM Table:  Bridges, Bridge Beam, Bridge Span
Attribute:  Beam Type
Purpose:  To provide...


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Double Core Unit

Single Core Unit

I BeamAn I-beam is a structural steel member with an I-shaped cross-section that's used in many construction projects. These beams have the capacity to withstand various types of loads.
U BeamA type of steel beam, which is a structural steel product with multiple uses mainly in the construction sector. U-Beams are also known as a parallel flange channel or C Beams. They typically can be welded together to form I-Beams.
T BeamT beam bridges have cast-in-place, reinforced concrete beams with integral deck sections to either side of the tops of the beams. 
Inverted T BeamAn inverted T-section concrete beam is a type of beam that has a cross-sectional shape that resembles an inverted letter "T". The top of the beam is flat, while the bottom of the beam has a flange that extends out on either side. Inverted T-beam is used when the beam is subjected to hogging moments.
Log BeamA large piece of wood, or log, that is used to create a structure.
Plate GirderA structural element made of welded or bolted steel plates that is used to support heavy loads and spans in bridges.
Precast Concrete PanelA bridge deck made of a series of prefabricated concrete panels that are cast off-site and then installed at the bridge site.
RSJ and U BeamRolled Steel Joists and Universal Beams are are both types of steel beams used for structural support in construction and engineering.
Stringers and TransomSteel beams which span under the roadway and carry the loads of the roadway to the trusses or beams.
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