Metal Floor Beams

You can have two different beams that are nearly identical in height and length but one may weigh twice as much as the other beam.

Metal floor beams. Beams commonly transfer loads from floors and roof to the columns. Shop online for standard or cut to size lengths at wholesale steel beam prices. A construction beam is a structural element that bears load by resisting bending from downward forces. Tradeready steel joists are one of the primary components that make up the tradeready floor system.

We also offer a selection of galvanized steel beams. Steel beam members can span up to 18m but the most usual range of steel beam spans rang from 3m to 9m. Oncenter bli 60 wood i joist 16 in x 2 5 in x 36 ft. Steel beams as you might suspect are heavy.

Its horizontal span is much broader than its width or depth. When installed at this time beams or joists generally attach to the perimeter of the flooring structure with bolts though in some instances joists may also be bolted to the floor. Engineered wood joists made from plywood became more popular as the process to create them became more efficient and costs decreased. Metals depot stocks a wide range of steel beam sizes for thousands of applications.

Beams are characterized by their profile length and material. Oncenter bli 80 wood i joist 11 875 in x 3 5 in x 20 ft. Metsec lattice beams are frequently used to create a support structure for walk on ceilings in which an interlocking system of steel faced planks is used to create a load bearing ceiling construction. These joists feature large extruded holes that accommodate hvac mechanical plumbing and sprinkler runs.

Joists may also be installed using joist hangers. For pricing and availability. At metals depot you will find a selection of aluminum beams and steel beams in standard sizes or your custom cut to size. Just give us a call if you need something special.

Typically you ll see beam sizes called out in numeric form like 8x17. Steel beam dimensions and sizes are not the same. As steel mining became more practical over the years metal was added to form steel reinforced trusses eventually giving way to steel joists. While steel beams are erected column to beam connection and beam to beam connections are encountered.