AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The flanges are the horizontal elements of I and H beams, whereas the web is the vertical element. The web resists shear forces, and the flanges are designed to withstand the majority of the bending moments experienced by the beam.

Detailed explanation-2: -Let’s start with the basics: The horizontal pieces are known as flanges, and the vertical piece is called the web. The flanges resist bending while the web takes on the shear force. An I-beam has tapered flanges with a narrower flange than most wide flange beams, making it a lighter building material.

Detailed explanation-3: -Commonly termed an “I” beam because of its shape, beams provide great load bearing support when used horizontally or standing as columns. I-beams are the choice shape for structural steel builds because the I-beam makes it uniquely capable of handling a variety of loads.

Detailed explanation-4: -Wide Flange Beam – H-Beam The wide flange beam is named due to its shape. The parallel pieces are known as flanges, which are wider than I-beam – hence the name wide flange beam – and the line drawing included piece is called the web.

Detailed explanation-5: -I-Beams are commonly made of structural steel but can be formed out of aluminum. I-beams are most widely used in construction and can have an application for use in both beams as well as columns. Infra-Metals offers many different sizes, lengths, and specifications for I-beams.