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🔩 Typical Nomenclature of a Steel Beam (I-Beam / Universal Beam):

1. Top Flange – The upper horizontal part of the beam

2. Bottom Flange – The lower horizontal part

3. Web – The vertical section that connects the two flanges

4. Width of Section – Distance from one edge of flange to the other

5. Flange Thickness – Thickness of both top and bottom flanges

6. Web Thickness – Vertical thickness of the web

7. Major Axis (y-y) – Stronger bending axis (vertical axis for I-beams)

8. Minor Axis (z-z) – Weaker bending axis (horizontal axis)

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📐 Visual Reference (Text-Only):

───────────────
← Width →
┌─────────────────┐ ← Top Flange
│ │
│ WEB │ ← Web Thickness
│ │
└─────────────────┘ ← Bottom Flange

📏 Typical Nomenclature of a Steel Beam

Understanding the parts of a steel beam is essential for efficient structural design. From flanges to web, every element plays a vital role in strength and stability. 💪🔩

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