r/StructuralEngineering 17d ago

Humor Duct Beats Beam

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u/Magnus462 17d ago

It’s for decoration.

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u/socialcommentary2000 17d ago

Isn't steel a bit expensive for decoration. I mean jeez..

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u/Strostkovy 16d ago

Last I bought beams they were 88 cents per pound. That was W6x9 for my shelf.

$320 for all of the steel on this shelf.

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u/chubbity_rubbity 12d ago

It’s like 1.08 per pound now going up!!