The width of of a vessel at its widest point.
The width of the hull, often taken to mean the maximum width.
A straight structural member that acts primarily to resist transverse loads; a structural element which sustains transverse loading and develops internal forces of bending and shear in resisting the loads; an inclusive term for joists, girders, rafters, and purlins.
Width of a canoe when measured at its widest point.
This is always taken at the widest point of the hull at the Load Waterline and should not be confused with arbitrary measurements such as 3-inch waterlines, which are meaningless in terms of hull resistance.
The width of a vessel at its widest point. A timber mounted horizontally athwartship to support the deck and provide lateral strength.
A Horizontal load-bearing element that forms a principal part of a structure, usually using timber, steel, or concrete.
A member, usually horizontal, that is subjected to bending loads. There are three types; simple, continuous and cantilever.
Primary horizontal support made of wood, stone, iron, etc. which lies across the walls and serves as support for the principle rafters.
Horizontal structural member that sits on posts or walls and supports the structure above it. When bearing walls are removed, they must be replaced by a beam.
A steel beam with a cross section resembling the letter I. It is used for long spans as basement beams or over wide wall openings, such as a double garage door, when wall and roof loads are imposed on the opening.
the width of the boat at it's widest point.
The width of a vessel; also a structural component. Both Uses come from the Anglo-Saxon word beam, meaning, "tree,"
The lumbers that run horizontally across the deck from side to side.
The widest part of the kayak. Usually in the center where the seat is located.
The width of a raft at its widest point.
A horizontal member supporting either a roof, ceiling, or floor joist
A structural component spanning an open space and designed to carry the weight of the structure above.
A horizontal structural member designed primarily to resist moments.
Primary structural member resting on supports, which holds up transverse loads. Beams are normally used to support joists, rafters, trusses, and other cross members.
The widest part of a canoe.
Usually describes the horizontal member attached to the post bearing the weight of the joist or other lateral member
A horizontal framing member designed to carry a load between two walls or other supports.
Strong pieces of timber that support the decks.
The width of the widest fixed structure of the hull of a watercraft. Largeur in French.
A horizontal framing member spanning the length between two columns with intermediate connection points to receive loads from the joists
n: a steel or other structural member.
A heavy main support structure, steel or wood running horizontally between columns or load bearing walls.
The breadth of a vessel at its widest point.
Structural member supporting two components. It often has an I-shaped cross-section to combine stiffness with minimum weight.
One of the principal horizontal timbers in a wood-framed building. Its primary function is to carry transverse loads such as floor joists or rafters.
Any substantial length of timber, steel or other material which supports a load over an opening such as the roof or an upper floor.
A structural member supporting a load applied transversly to it.
The widest part of canoe (or any vessel).
(nautical) breadth amidships
a member used to resist a load acting across its longitudinal axis by transferring the effect over a distance between supports - referred to as the span
a one-dimensional element that represents a structure whose length is much greater than its other two dimensions, and that has a constant cross section and thickness
a structural member subject to lateral loading in which the developed resistance to deformation is of flexural character
The primary horizontal supporting component to a structure.
A straight structural member of wood, composite, or steel that acts as the principal horizontal support(s) of a building.
A structural element transversely supporting a load.
In a direction toward the side of a ship at right angles to the center-line. Along the side of a ship. A ship on its beam ends has flipped over on its side without capsizing.
Normally a horizontal or sloping member that is designed to carry vertical loads. Simple Span: A member supported at both ends. Continuous: A single member supported at more than two bearing locations. Cantilever: A member which has one or both supports away from the ends; one of which overhangs its support.
A rigid, usually horizontal, structural support element
The point at the side of the boat, on the horizontal plane, halfway between the bow and the stern. It is therefore 90 degrees to both. The wind coming from this direction would be said to be “from the beam”; another vessel in the position would be “on the beam”.
principal horizontal wood, steel or concrete support members of a building.
A structural member supporting a load applied transversely to it.
the width of the vessel at its widest point
Horizontal member of a home's structural frame.
A beam is any structural member of a home; a beam can be wood or metal
The breadth of the vessel at its widest point; a timber mounted athwartships to support decks and provide lateral strength, etc.
A member intended to resist bending.
Wide flange structural member identified by depth & weight, or sheet steel bent to increase structural integrity.
A supporting member either of wood or steel. Structural support member (steel, concrete, lumber) transversely supporting a load that transfers weight from one location to another.
the widest part of the boat
A structural member transversely supporting a load. A structural member carrying building loads (weight) from one support to another. Sometimes called a girder.
In canoe design, the width of the boat, typically given in two measurements; at the gunwales and at the 4” waterline. The 4” waterline beam has greatest influence on performance. Wide beam canoes are more stable but tend to be slower. Narrow canoes may be less stable but are quicker and more efficient.
This is the maximum width of the boat at any location along its length.
a boat's widest point, usually near the middle of the boat.
Widest part of a boat. The point halfway between the bow (front) and stern (rear) of a sailboard.
a horizontal supporting memberof a structural frame used to strengthen floors, ceilings, and roofs; usually tied in to the outer structure.
A straight structural member that acts primarily to resist non-axial loads.
A horizontal load bearing structural member.
A large horizontal support - may be of solid timber, laminated timber or steel
the width of a kayak or other water craft when measured at its widest point.
width of ship at the widest point.
The width of a canoe or kayak measured at the widest point.
a horizontal structural member that carries the load
Width of the ship (amidship) between the widest point of its two sides.
The greatest width of the boat.
The widest part of the canoe, not necessarily at the gunwales.
The breadth of a ship at the widest point. Ships in excess of 110 feet are too wide to transit the Panama Canal. A transverse structural member of a ship's frame, used to support a deck and to brace the sides against stress.
The maximum breadth of the hull.
The principal horizontal load-bearing member of a structure.
( poutre) a principal horizontal structural member; also see joist.
Total (greatest) width of the vessel (from port to starboard or vice versa).
The widest part of a boat.
Horizontal structural member which can be steel or wood (main support timber). Used to support floor joists and partitions.
Width of a ship at its widest point
The maximum horizontal dimension of the boat in any transverse section, excluding any rubbing strake or toerail.
A structural member, usually larger than five inches in width and thickness, used horizontally to support a load.
A structural member loaded on its narrow face.
a piece of timber, steel, sell or other material placed horizontally to support a load over an opening from post to post (column to column).
Maximum width of a boat. Also, a horizontal athwartship support for the deck.
A main horizontal or near horizontal structural member that supports vertical loads. Also called a beam. Also called a girder.
Any framing member placed to support a load. Also called a girder.
A member, usually horizontal, that is subjected to bending loads. Three types of beams are simple, continuous, and cantilever.
A horizontal framing member designed to carry a load from a set of joists or a roof and spanning an open space.
the width of the boat at its widest
A horizontal structure member supporting vertical loads by resisting bending. A girder is a larger beam, especially when made of multiple plates. Deeper, longer members are created by using trusses.
Measurement of a boat at its widest point. Also, a transmitted radio, sonar or radar signal.
Width of the ship at its widest point
A structural member of steel or wood to support building loads.
A bar or straight girder used to support a span of roof between two support props or walls.
widest part of a boat, board or buggy.
A building component that has bending loads subject to it. The three types are continuous, simple and cantilever.
a horizontal structural element spanning two supports
is a principal structural piece(made of wood or steel) used to support a house.
Structural member, other than a triangulated frame, which supports load primarily by its internal resistance to bending.
A horizontal structural member supporting a load. Back to the Top
Any structural member designed primarily for direct loading that tends to bend the member. Beams are called by various names such as girders, stringers, joists, etc.
the widest part of the ship from side-to-side, usually amidships.
A structural member which is ordinarily subject to bending and is usually a horizontal member carrying vertical loads.
NE OF THE PRINCIPAL HORIZONTAL WOOD OR STEEL MEMBERS OF A BUILDING. I'VE ALWAYS THOUGHT OF BEAMS AND GIRDERS AS BEING THE SAME THING, BUT ANDY ARMSTRONG SAYS THAT'S NOT SO AND ANDY KNOWS. THE DIFFERENCE IS, GIRDERS SUPPORT BEAMS. RECENTLY A KIND ARCHITECT BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT A BEAM IS SIMPLY A SUPER JOIST. IF I KNEW HOW TO SUBSTITUTE THE LABELS ON THESE STRUCTURES I WOULD MAKE THAT CHANGE. SINCE I DON'T GO AHEAD AND DO IT IN YO' MIND, I.E., WHAT IS LABELED A BEAM IS ACTUALLY A GIRDER . . . AND A BEAM WOULD BE A DOUBLED UP JOIST.
The extreme breadth of a ship.
Extreme width of a vessel.
The breadth of a ship at its widest part.
Any structural member, can be wood or steel.
A linear structural member designed to span from one support to another.
A horizontal line which shows two eighth or sixteenth notes belonging to the beat shown on the bottom of the time signature.
A principal load-supporting member of a building; amy be of timber, steel or concrete.
A main horizontal member used to support vertical loads.
A horizontal structural member often supported near the ends and spans an open space. Concrete countertops are beams, even if there is plywood underneath them, because plywood is too weak and flexible to provide enough structural support to the concrete to prevent cracking.
A broad, straight line connecting two or more eighth notes.
A horizontal support member.
Spans between the posts and supports the joists.
A main horizontal member in a building's frame.
The widest part of a vessel measured between the gunwales.
This is a load carrying member in a structure which is supported at both ends.
Maximum width of a vessel
a horizontal, load-supporting structural member.
the greatest width of a vessel
In a foundation, a structural member that supports a slab. May be included in the slab or separately formed.
A principal structural member used between posts, columns, or walls to support vertical loads.
horizontal structural member of wood or steel, used to support load.
A structural component of the ship.
The main structural member of a ladder supporting the rungs and rung blocks.
A structural member, typically horizontal, designed to primarily resist flexure.
A structural piece that diagonally supports a load.
A beam is a structural that carries load primarily in bending (flexure). Beams generally carry vertical gravitational forces but can also be used to carry horizontal loads (i.e. loads due to an earthquake). The loads carried by a beam are transferred to columns, walls, or girders, which then transfer the force to adjacent structural compression members.