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deck beam

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deck beam [′dek ‚bēm]
(naval architecture)
A strengthening member of the deck that may run the length or width of the deck and is connected at both ends to the ship's frames or bulkheads by girders.


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The innovative solution resulted in a low-maintenance bridge that avoided the need for bearings and movement joints and reduced the structural depths of the main deck beams.
The deck beams will rest horizontally on the posts and will support the deck joists.
Among the faults was corrosion in the deck beams, distorted side frames and signs of insect infestation.
 
 
 
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