To explore a new type of steel–concrete composite beam, which can save the material to reduce the self-weight of the members, and also facilitate the arrangement of the pipeline. In this paper, a ...

The integration of web openings in reinforced concrete (RC) beams for building services severely compromises shear capacity by disrupting load paths and creating critical stress concentrations. While ...

Two Modulift spreader beams were used to perform a 2,420 tonne load test in Dubai, UAE, by Liftek International. The MOD 1000 beams were used in a crucifix configuration to perform the test, with each ...

Sheet handling, particularly dealing with heavy metal plates, glass panels, or synthetic slabs, introduces complex physical challenges. Improperly specified equipment not only disrupts automated ...