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Beam

A horizontal RCC member that carries the slab and walls across to the columns.

Beam: illustration
Illustration

Why it matters

Beam depth affects ceiling height and the look of rooms. Large open halls need deeper beams or a different structural layout.

How Elamentt handles it

Our open-plan halls are designed with the beams in mind, so there are no surprises in the ceiling.

Next step

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