H20 WOODEN BEAM

What is H20 wooden beam?

H20 Wooden Beam, also known as H20 timber beams or formwork beams, are a crucial component in modern construction, particularly for concrete formwork systems and scaffolding. Their engineered design provides high strength, stability, and versatility, making them a preferred choice for contractors worldwide. The “20” in H20 typically refers to the beam’s height in centimeters (200mm).

Specification

Material: LVL
Core: Acacia, Eucalyptus
Beam’s height: 200 mm / 160 mm / 120 mm
Beam’s thickness: 40 mm
Width: 80 mm / 60 mm

Advantage of H20 wooden beam

Lower cost compared to steel beams
Easy and flexible to modify and adjust dimensions
Reusable 6–8 times or more if well maintained
Lighter weight for easier installation and removal
High aesthetic appeal
Easy and simple to process/fabricate

H20 wooden beam

Common application

Slab Formwork: Used as primary and/or secondary beams to support the formwork panels for casting concrete floor slabs.
Wall Formwork: Provide horizontal support (walers) or vertical support (soldiers) for wall formwork panels.
Column Formwork: Used to create the supporting structure for column forms.
Bridge Formwork: Applied in the construction of bridge decks and other concrete bridge elements.
Tunnel Formwork: Used in creating the temporary support structures for tunnel linings.
Special Formwork: Adapted for complex or curved concrete structures.
Scaffolding Systems: Used as ledgers or transoms in certain types of scaffolding.
Shoring Systems: Provide temporary support for structures during construction or renovation.