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Why Are I-Beams Shaped Like An I?

At first glance, an I-beam looks flimsy compared to a solid chunk of steel — but its geometry is what makes it powerful. Most of the strength in a beam comes from how far the material is placed from ...
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We experimented with recycling old garden junk like chairs, plant pots, and toys by melting and extruding these materials to ...
Throughout the United States, engineered wooden I-beam joists are becoming more prevalent in residential construction for several reasons. For example, they can be more cost effective than dimensional ...