2007-04-30 07:05:16 · 5 answers · asked by ty6649 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Polymer beams do not have as much load bearing integrity as do wood beams.
They are also much heaver and would create more load on the rest of the structure.
2007-04-30 07:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the resistance to twisting under load during a fire. The reason a wooden beam is better than steel in a small structure is that a steel beam will warp and collapse before a wooden beam burns to the point of collapse. It doesn't matter whether the polymer is fireproof. It depends on whether it holds its integrity under extreme heat.
2007-04-30 15:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by the_meadowlander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel studs or I-beams are a much better choice to replace wood in load-bearing applications. Stronger, lighter, cheaper, dimensionally stable, and recyclable.
2007-04-30 14:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by virtualguy92107 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
prob not but i've used "TJI" joists and they are great to use. very strong and way less money that solid timber.
2007-04-30 14:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muff
2007-04-30 14:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by Steve_James_101 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋