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Offset web composite beam

US6098360A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 1996
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 28, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04C3/29
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A composite beam for building construction where top cord (21) and bottom cord (23) are attached to web (22) to provide support along top edge or support along bottom cord (33). In addition, a single cord beam such as perimeter roof beam (60) comprised of bottom cord (62) attached to web (61) provides support along bottom cord (62) for roofing members (63). In addition, a single top plate (70) comprised of web (72) and top plate (71) provides support along top of plate (71).

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