Steel beams are a sturdy and versatile component for any construction project, but do you ever look at a half-finished building and wonder, how are they actually connected? STEELO is the leading supplier of structural steel in London, and in this blog we are going to break down how steel beams are connected during construction projects.
Steel beams are most commonly connected by:
Steel beams themselves are not typically welded together; they are, instead, bolted together.
Keep reading to learn more about End Plates and Fin Plates, how they are used, and how they support steel structures in modern construction.
Steel Beam Connections Explained
Below is a breakdown of all the core types of steel beam connections.
What is an End Plate?
What is a Fin Plate, or Tab?
What is a Cleat?
What is a Splice Connection?
