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H-beam vs I-beam – Difference Between H-beam and I-beam

H-beam vs I-beam – Difference Between H-beam and I-beam

H-beam and I-beam looks quite similar that makes it confusing to many who is not concered about the differences between h-beam and i beam. Lets discuss about these two structural members. H-beam H-beam is a structural beam made of rolled steel. It is incredibly strong. It gets its name because it looks like a capital H over […]

Rafters vs Trusses – Difference Between Rafter and Truss

Rafters vs Trusses – Difference Between Rafter and Truss

Rafters and trusses are not same and there are many differences between these two. As there are confusions on rafters and trusses, we decided to cover this topic in this post. Rafters The quality of Rafters is the same as the quality of Trusses unless you have decided to opt for an exposed rafter look, otherwise the results […]

Key Advantages of Steel Truss over Wooden Truss

Key Advantages of Steel Truss over Wooden Truss

Steel truss and wood truss, both are used frequently in structural design. Here are some of the key advantages of using steel trusses over wood trusses listed below. You can also consider this as steel truss and wooden truss comparison table. Related: King Post Truss Vs. Queen Post Truss Steel Truss Wood Truss Steel truss […]

Concrete Formwork or Shuttering | Steps, Importance, Requirements and Advantages

Concrete Formwork or Shuttering | Steps, Importance, Requirements and Advantages

Generally, the temporary structure that is built by timber, plastic or steel to shape casted concrete is called formwork or shuttering. When the casted concrete becomes strengthened, the formwork is taken off. According to the construction material used, formwork is divided into 3 different types. Timber formwork Ply wood formwork Steel formwork Necessity of Concrete […]

King Post Truss Vs Queen Post Truss – Major Differences Between King Post Truss and Queen Post Truss

King Post Truss Vs Queen Post Truss – Major Differences Between King Post Truss and Queen Post Truss

Truss is one of the critical elements of structural design. So, it is important to understand the key basics of king post truss and queen post truss. The major differences between king post truss and queen post truss are shown below by a king post truss vs Queen post truss table. King Post Truss Queen […]

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