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| − | The allowable span which a carrier can have so that it will not collapse depends on three things:
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| − | <p>+ its cross-section geometry (see examples below in the geometry part)</p>
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| − | <p>+ its material (steel, wood or reinforced concrete)</p>
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| − | <p>+ on how you will apply the load on it (is the weight in the middle or more spread)</p>
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| − | Remember: '''NEVER''' use concrete or similar materials like stone without reinforcements of steel or similar for a carrier! The possibility that it will colappse is almost certain!
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| − | [[Image:Uebrsicht Balken named.jpg|center|50px|A cartoon centipede reads books and types on a laptop.]]
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| − | --[[User:HTP Petros|HTP Petros]] 15:57, 13 January 2010 (UTC)
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