Q: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in other houses. Is it ...
DEAR TIM: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in other houses.
The reinforcement of timber beams using composite materials has emerged as a transformative strategy in modern structural engineering. Researchers have developed innovative methods for enhancing the ...
This year’s competition awarded $1.8 million to support projects that accelerate the adoption of mass timber in the United ...
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Q: My house plan calls for steel beams that will support the floor joists and even parts of a brick wall. Can I substitute wood beams for steel? Is a steel I-beam hard to handle on the job site? Do ...
The City of Mount Gambier Council has defended its decision to import timber beams for the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre, saying the required size is not manufactured in Australia. The ...