Cosc 275 wod 5 6 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

column A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually loaded axially in compression. beam A horizontal structural member, such as a girder, rafter, or purlin, that transversely supports a load and transfers the load to vertical members, such as columns and walls girder A large principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete, wood, or a combination of these, used to support other structural members at isolated points along its length. Joist A piece of lumber two or four inc...