Single- and double-shear capacities can be determined, as well as wood-to-wood, wood-to-concrete, and wood-to-steel connections, using a variety of solid sawn lumber, glulam, and CLT species, and wood ...

If you use steel, pay close attention to the connection details at the steel beam support. The connections between the beam and columns must be secure.

I've been told that a wood beam will work, but I've always seen steel I-beams in other houses. Is it possible for wood to do the job? What are some of the pros and cons of wood I-beams and of steel?

"Promises to be the next-generation super-strong and super-lightweight structural material." Scientists discover technique to make wood stronger than steel: 'Attracted worldwide attention' first ...

In this in-depth video, we explore the history, physics, and engineering behind roller coasters — from the earliest Russian Mountains and wooden switchback railways to today’s high-speed steel ...

My Personal Connection To Real Steel If you look at a map of Michigan, you will notice that it is in the shape of a hand.

Wood beams can be treated with borate chemicals to minimize wood rot and prevent infestation by wood-destroying insects. If you want to fasten something to a steel beam, it’s a challenge.

As they gaze around their gleaming, steel-furnished executive offices, U.S.steelmen may well be looking for some wood to knock on. With only a little bit of luck, they have a chance to make 1966 ...

Longer rallies were the result. Wood remained the staple of racquets for more than a hundred years before steel and aluminium were used in the 20th century.

That is one advantage of steel over wood when you’re working with materials that are roughly the same size. Pound for pound, steel is so much stronger than wood. What’s fascinating is to see ...