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beam cutoff angle

The angle, measured from the principal axis of the intensity of a light source, at which the light source cannot

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beam-column

A beam which transmits an axial load as well as a transverse load.

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beam ceiling

1. A ceiling, usually of wood, made in imitation of exposed floor beams with the flooring showing between. 2. The

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beam casing

The enclosure of a steel beam in concrete or in an exfoliated vermiculite plaster; used to increase the fire resistance

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beam brick

A face brick which is used to bond to a poured-in-place concrete lintel.

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beam bolster

A rod which provides support for steel reinforcement in formwork for a reinforced concrete beam.

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beam blocking

1. Boxing-in or covering a joist, beam, or girder to give the appearance of a larger beam. 2. Strips of

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