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L-beam

L-beam

1 5.7
A beam shaped like an L that supports edges and corners
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : viga en L
  • The construction crew used several L-beams to support the building's framework.

Examples

  • Move those l-beams to the ship!

    When Worlds Collide (1951)

  • Now, your L beam should be set at five and 1/2 and your vector should be hovering at .002.

    Space Daze (2005)

  • During the renovation, they installed L-beams to enhance the structural integrity of the house.

  • The engineer specified L-beams for the project due to their strength and stability in supporting heavy loads.

How Strong

I-beam
  • Specialized
2 5.7
L-beam
  • Specialized
1 5.7
angle iron
  • Specialized
4.9

Surface Forms

L-beam singular
L-beams plural

Morphology

L-beam = L + beam (transparent) = L + beam

The term denotes a beam shaped like the letter L; the meaning follows directly from the components 'L' (shape) + 'beam'.

Etymology

L-beam is named for its simple shape: the L part is the letter because the metal piece has a 'shape like the letter L', and beam is a long piece that gives 'support'. So, an L-beam is a beam shaped like an L used to hold up and strengthen edges and corners.