Beams come in many different shapes and sizes. The most common types resemble a Capital I or a Capital H. They are generally used in construction, civil engineering, heavy machinery, truck construction and other heavy duty tasks. Beam is mostly used to support heavy structures. This is due to its capability to withstand heavy loads, primarily by resisting against bending. It is most commonly measured by its height, flange width, flange thickness and web thickness.
Beam is available in Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Hot Rolled varieties and can be purchased at any Metal Supermarkets location. It can be cut to your exact length and specifications.