It gets its name from its distinctive “I” shape, which consists of two horizontal flanges connected by a vertical web in the middle. I-beams are designed to provide support for large structures and distribute weight across a wide area. The shape of the beam provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for applications where weight and structural integrity are both important. The top and bottom flanges of the beam are wider than the web in the middle, which allows them to distribute weight more effectively and resist bending or twisting under heavy loads.

I-beams are designed to provide support for large structures and distribute weight across a wide area. The shape of the beam provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for applications where weight and structural integrity are both important. The top and bottom flanges of the beam are wider than the web in the middle, which allows them to distribute weight more effectively and resist bending or twisting under heavy loads.