Asymmetric beams

Asymmetric Beams are a range of hot rolled sections, rolled exclusively at Teesside Beam Mill, nominally between 280 and 300mm deep. They have a nominal 300mm wide bottom flange and a 190mm wide top flange with an embossed diamond raised rib pattern. They are available in grades S355JR and J0.

While an integral part of the Slimdek system, Asymmetric Beams can be purchased separately. The key benefits are:

a) The ‘Admiralty Diamond’ pattern on the top flange binds with the surrounding concrete, saving the expense and time of welding shear stud connectors on the top of a beam.
b) The wide bottom flange does away with the need to weld a steel shelf plate to the underside of the beam.
c) The product has inherent fire resistance qualities, reducing or eliminating completely the need for fire protection.

CC&I offers technical advice and assistance on the use and application of ASBs.