Steel I Girder

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STEEL I GIRDER

Steel I Girder

 

SPAN RANGE (ft)

DEPTH/SPAN

COST/SQ-FT
SIMPLE CONT
60-300 0.045
0.040 $170-$425
 

Advantages

Disadvantages
  • Simple construction method
  • No falsework required
  • Low seismic mass
  • Requires coating and maintenance
  • High cost

Note:  Costs are for year 2011 dollars in California