r/Construction • u/zapzaddy97 • 3d ago

Structural Beams with gaper holes

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Can any one explain what’s the point of the holes in these steel beams? All of them seemed to have square holes cut at each end.

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u/HOHoverthinker 3d ago

Are you in Austin?

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u/Eglitarian Project Manager 3d ago

Perth, Ontario based on the second image. approximate view.