The heavier the supported roof deck, the faster the collapse of heated steel roof beams. Two common types of roof decks are used above the fluted-steel deck of a bar-joist roof or C-beam support ...

In post-and-beam construction, the timbers are often glue-laminated, ranging in size from 3 1/2 x 9 in. to 5 1/8 x 15 in. The posts are used as vertical wall members and the beams function as top ...

Watch the meticulous process of replacing a 12-meter supporting beam that saved the entire roof of an old barn from collapse. This video captures the careful planning, heavy lifting, and expert ...

When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.

While the Oakland Raiders toiled in the August heat of California's Wine Country Monday, a major milestone was reached 587 miles away with the final roof beam of their new stadium being lowered ...

Proceedings at the Scottish Parliament were abandoned for the day after a 12ft-long wooden roof beam came loose in the debating chamber. The beam hung down, just missing a glass panel, and was left ...