beam

structural element capable of withstanding loads by resisting bending
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beam

Summary

beam has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • beam is a type of horizontal structural element[2].
  • beam's Commons category is recorded as Beams[3].
  • beam comprises kōryō[4].
  • beam comprises hari[5].
  • beam's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 6[6].
  • beam's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[7].
  • beam's different from is recorded as arroyo[8].
  • beam's different from is recorded as Beam[9].
  • beam's connects with is recorded as marubashira[10].

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Definition and Type

beam is a type of horizontal structural element[2].

Use and Application

Components include kōryō[4], an architectural element[11] and hari[5], an architectural element[12].

Influence

Things named for beam include balcony[13], a building part[14].

Why It Matters

beam has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] beam is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

Entities named for beam include balcony[13], a building part[14].

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  1. 4w ago · Hirho · 2026-08-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 6, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
    Svkkl authority id 0419687-nosniky
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1343]]: [[Q136215133]]"
  2. 18w ago · VGPaleontologist · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 6, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
    Has part(s) kōryō, hari
    Aliases
    Different from arroyo, Beam
    + 4 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbmergeitems-from:0||Q25636833 */ Same concept"
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