Engineering Outlook

  I-Beam Terminology Flange thickness:  Top and bottom horizontal plate-like sections of an I-beam are called flangen. The thickness of the flanges is called the flange thickness. Flange width:  The width of the flanges is called flange width. Beam depth:  The height between the top and bottom surface of the steel I beam is called beam depth. Web thickness:  The vertical section of steel I beam is called web, and the thickness of the web is called web thickness. Fillet radius:  The curved portion, where the transition between the web and flange happens is called a fillet. The radius of the fillet is called the fillet radius. Steps for Selecting a Correctly Sized I Beam The overall procedure of selecting the correct size of the I beam is based upon  basic mechanical design calculations  as follows: The first input you need is the steel I beam load specifications or loading details on the steel I beam. Draw bending moment diagram for the given loads...