Inverted “T” Beam

This is a conventional component, typically used when the ceiling height requeriments are not very tight and when aesthetics requirements are not too strong.

Category
Beams
Usual Applications
Areas where one can use 15 to 40 cm for a downdropping beam (car parks; commercial areas; public buildings; industrial buildings).
EP Code Convention
IT -
Advantages
Low price
Conventional component
Relativelely reduced downdrop.
To consider
  • May include special detailing to hide corbels of multistorey columns.
  • Not possible to hide in partition walls.
  • Difficult to hide in false ceilings.