Taper beams for long office spans

Berry, J.

Taper beams for long office spans - 1986 - Architects` Journal 184(40) 1 October 1986, 65-77(8) .

Demand for column-free space in offices has led to a search for new structural systems that can provide long spans while accommodating increasing services. Fabricated steel taper beams are a promising option. This article looks at the manufacture of taper beams, their structural efficiency and at their cost effectiveness.


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