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• Beam (structure) — A statically determinate beam, bending (sagging) under an evenly distributed load. A beam is a horizontal structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending. The bending force induced into the material of the… …   Wikipedia

• beam — beamless, adj. beamlike, adj. /beem/, n. 1. any of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., manufactured or shaped esp. for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines. 2. Building Trades. a horizontal bearing… …   Universalium

• Concrete — This article is about the construction material. For other uses, see Concrete (disambiguation). Outer view of the Roman Pantheon, still the largest unreinforced solid concrete dome.[1] …   Wikipedia

• Beam bridge — Infobox bridge type type name = Beams bridge image title = This footbridge was made from beams and boards obtained from logs from the surrounding forest. sibling names = None descendent names = Box girder bridge, Plate girder bridge, trestle,… …   Wikipedia

• Concrete saw — A concrete saw being readied for use. The man in the background is preparing the hose to deliver water to cool the saw, whilst the operator is moving the saw to the required position. A substantial engine powers the unit …   Wikipedia

• Concrete masonry unit — A stack of rectangular CMUs Cinder block redirects here. For the American singer, see Cinder Block (musician). In the United States, a concrete masonry unit (CMU) – also called concrete block, cement block, and foundation block – is a large… …   Wikipedia

• beam — I UK [biːm] / US [bɪm] noun [countable] Word forms beam : singular beam plural beams ** 1) a long thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete that supports a roof a cottage with low oak beams 2) physics a line of light or other form of energy the… …   English dictionary

• Beam compass — A beam compass is a compass with a beam and sliding sockets or cursors for drawing and dividing circles larger than those made by a regular pair of compasses.[1] The instrument can be as a whole, or made on the spot with individual sockets… …   Wikipedia

• beam — beam1 [ bim ] verb * 1. ) intransitive to smile widely because you are very happy: He beamed with satisfaction. 2. ) transitive to send radio signals or television pictures through the air using electronic equipment: beam to/across/over etc.:… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• beam — [[t]bi͟ːm[/t]] beams, beaming, beamed 1) VERB If you say that someone is beaming, you mean that they have a big smile on their face because they are happy, pleased, or proud about something. [WRITTEN] [V at/with n] Frances beamed at her friend… …   English dictionary

• beam — [biːm] noun [C] I 1) a long thick piece of wood, metal, or CONCRETE that supports a roof 2) a line of light or energy a laser beam[/ex] II verb beam [biːm] 1) [I] to have a big smile on your face because you are very happy 2) [I/T] to send out… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English