BEAMS

It is designed to withstand not only pressure and weight, but also flexion and tension,
depending on which purpose will predominate the beam concept for engineering or
architecture. In principle, it is important to define what in the theory of beams is what is called
"material resistance".

Material resistance: The resistance of an element is defined as its ability to withstand forces
and applied forces without breaking, acquiring permanent deformations or deteriorating in
any way.

TYPE OF BEAMS

Beam of Steel L

It is the best known beam type in Construction. Its name is due to its "L" aspect when viewed
from the side.

It is widely used in large buildings such as skyscrapers, stadiums but can also be used in
residential use.

Beam HIP

Hip beams provide support for other loadbearing beams in residential construction. The other
beams branch off from it at the same angle. These beams are placed at the critical points of
the roofs of the houses.

Beam Flitch

Flitch beams are hybrid wood and metal, usually steel, layered on top of each other. The
wooden profiles allow them to dig into other structures, while the metal pieces provide
greater strength and weight bearing capacity. Another advantage of these beams is that they
are less expensive than beams built entirely in metal.

Box Beam

They are beams made in superimposed layers of wood, metal and steel. They can be easily
nailed to other structures thanks to the wooden profiles, in turn the layers of metal makes it
much more resistant and makes it support more weight.

Support Beam

Used on bridges, balconies and in windows with the aim of redistributing the weight of the
main beams of the building.

Centering beams

Element of a Surface Foundation whose function is to reduce the structural effects of the
eccentricity of a foundation with respect to the pillar or supporting wall, by joining the
eccentric shoe with another element of the foundation.