small beam or girder

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• beam — beamless, adj. beamlike, adj. /beem/, n. 1. any of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., manufactured or shaped esp. for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines. 2. Building Trades. a horizontal bearing… …   Universalium

• beam — [[t]bi͟ːm[/t]] beams, beaming, beamed 1) VERB If you say that someone is beaming, you mean that they have a big smile on their face because they are happy, pleased, or proud about something. [WRITTEN] [V at/with n] Frances beamed at her friend… …   English dictionary

• Beam —    Occurs in the Authorized Version as the rendering of various Hebrew words. In 1 Sam. 17:7, it means a weaver s frame or principal beam; in Hab. 2:11, a crossbeam or girder; 2 Kings 6:2, 5, a cross piece or rafter of a house; 1 Kings 7:6, an… …   Easton's Bible Dictionary

• Box girder — A box or tubular girder is a girder that forms an enclosed tube with multiple walls, rather than an I or H beam. Originally constructed of riveted wrought iron, they are now found in rolled or welded steel, aluminium extrusions or pre stressed… …   Wikipedia

• Box girder — Box Box, n.; pl. {Boxes} [As. box a small case or vessel with a cover; akin to OHG. buhsa box, G. b[ u]chse; fr. L. buxus boxwood, anything made of boxwood. See {Pyx}, and cf. {Box} a tree, {Bushel}.] 1. A receptacle or case of any firm material… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Box beam — Box Box, n.; pl. {Boxes} [As. box a small case or vessel with a cover; akin to OHG. buhsa box, G. b[ u]chse; fr. L. buxus boxwood, anything made of boxwood. See {Pyx}, and cf. {Box} a tree, {Bushel}.] 1. A receptacle or case of any firm material… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• bridge — bridge1 bridgeable, adj. bridgeless, adj. bridgelike, adj. /brij/, n., v., bridged, bridging, adj. n. 1. a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like. 2. a connecting, transitional, or intermediate route or… …   Universalium

• Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material …   Wikipedia

• building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …   Universalium

• Niagara Cantilever Bridge — Not to be confused with its replacement, the steel arch Michigan Central Railway Bridge. Niagara Cantilever Bridge 1895 guidebook engraving Official name Michigan Central Railway Cantilever Bridge …   Wikipedia

• Marvel Universe (toyline) — Marvel Universe is a 3 3/4 action figure line manufactured by Hasbro, featuring characters from the Marvel Comics universe. It first hit stores in early 2009 and features detailed sculpting, multiple points of articulation, and accessories. The… …   Wikipedia