Their unique "I" shape means these structural beams can withstand various types of loads in different directions, making them highly versatile. They are widely used in the metal building industry for structures of any size, from single garages to hospitals, high-rise buildings, and even bridges.
The most common uses of I-beams are as horizontal beams and vertical columns supporting building and roof structures. Structural members are crucial to the makeup of a building as they act like a skeleton and bear the entire weight of the building.
Cross beams are often installed in a grid-like structure to spread the load and transfer it to the vertical members. They serve as support columns to transfer compressive loads to the building foundation.
A building's skeletal structure must be able to withstand a variety of forces, including tension, compression, bending, shear and torsion. This is to help protect the building from severe weather or environmental conditions such as high winds, heavy rain, and earthquakes.
Structural members are configured to resist forces acting in all directions on the building.
