I-beam

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf structural element
gptkbp:advantage high strength-to-weight ratio
efficient material usage
not suitable for all load types
poor resistance to torsion
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs H-beam
W-beam
double-T
universal beam
gptkbp:commonIn skyscrapers
residential buildings
industrial buildings
railway bridges
steel construction
gptkbp:component web
flange
gptkbp:crossSection resembles capital letter I
gptkbp:dimensions depth
flange thickness
flange width
web thickness
gptkbp:fabricationProcess welding
cold rolling
hot rolling
gptkbp:flangeOrientation horizontal
gptkbp:function resist bending
bear load
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label I-beam
gptkbp:introducedIn 19th century
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
aluminum
other metals
gptkbp:relatedTo box beam
angle iron
channel beam
gptkbp:shape I-shaped cross-section
gptkbp:standardDesignation HP-shape (bearing pile)
S-shape (American Standard Beam)
W-shape (wide flange)
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ASTM_International
EN standards
gptkbp:usedFor supporting bridges
supporting floors
supporting roofs
gptkbp:usedIn bridges
civil engineering
construction
building frames
gptkbp:webOrientation vertical
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ASTM_A36
gptkb:Girder
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7