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Structural glossary
Girder
A generally horizontal member transferring loads to supports.
Technical context
Position, span and bearings determine the calculation model. A girder may be steel, timber, concrete or a combination.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, steel structures. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: What is a beam?.
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