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Taper beams for long office spans

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Architects` Journal ; 184(40) 1 October 1986, 65-77(8)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: 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.

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.