Structural elements

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1996-05-13

1998-09-22

Aubrey, Beth A.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

With component having discrete prestressing means

Beam, girder, or truss construction

522237, 522238, E04C 508

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058097139

ABSTRACT:
A structural beam (10,20) including a plurality of transversely extending discrete timber pieces (12) arranged in alignment, each timber piece (12) having opposed parallel faces which abut with equivalent faces of adjacent pieces, aligned apertures being formed in the pieces and a longitudinally extending prestressing cable (14) passing through the aligned apertures under tension so as to press the aligned pieces together.

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