girder

girderGirders supporting the ceiling of Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind.

girder, in building construction, a horizontal main supporting beam that carries a vertical concentrated load. See beam.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: girder
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 14 August 2008
Access Date: February 23, 2025