Beams and columns can vary in both size and shape to meet the structural and architectural needs and requirements of the project.
Long span precast concrete beams.
We manufacture a complete range of precast concrete bridge beam scattering for spans from 5m to 45m.
Most of these will fall into categories of beams columns or walls.
These tables are are provided as a guide only.
Shay murtagh precast pre stressed concrete beams greatly reduce and simplify in situ concrete construction whilst simultaneously ensuring a high quality robust structural core.
The load span tables show the maximum clear span for both domestic and other loading conditions such as nursing homes hotels and commercial developments.
Nitterhouse precast concrete beams are custom produced year round in our centrally located chambersburg pa facility.
Traditionally column spacings and floor spans in these buildings have been in the range of 6 to 9 metres to both contain costs and simplify construction.
Generally reinforced concrete becomes not economic with spans bigger than 10m.
In addition precast beams and columns can be used below grade for parking maximizing space efficiency.
Beam and block load span tables.
Precast structural systems are comprised of a variety of shapes and components.
Bridge beams can be used in beam and slab solid slab and voided slab deck types and are suitable for simply supported continuous and integral spans.
For bigger spans you use prestressed concrete and you.
The precast concrete load span tables provided below are to be used as a guide only.
On the other side the span of the beam has some limitations.
Whether your project is a large industrial complex or multi level indoor parking structure you can count on our precast concrete plank beam spans for long lasting service life and reliability.
Precast concrete is a versatile structural material and can be used as the structural system of a building bridge or other structure.
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Using precast beams and columns allow for reduced column counts and provides for wider open spaces.
However recently there is a preference for large floor areas with column free space and spans.
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