Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

(Nancy Kaufman) #1
Lattices † these are an alternative type of open web beam, using
standard steel sections to fabricate high depth to weight ratio
units capable of spans up to about 15 m. The range of possible
components is extensive and some examples are shown below:

Note: span potential for lattice beams is approximately 24¾ D


Structural Steelwork---Lattice Beams

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