------------------------ | ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- | | Crane runway girder | 24-48 in. deep, 18-30 in. wide | Torsion from eccentric crane wheel loads + fatigue | | Curved bridge girder | 48-96 in. deep, 36-60 in. wide | Torsion from curvature + lateral flange bending | | Transfer girder (building) | 36-60 in. deep, 24-36 in. wide | High shear + concentrated column loads above | | Equipment support beam | 18-36 in. deep, 12-24 in. wide | Vibration + fatigue from rotating equipment | | Architectural exposed box beam | 12-24 in. deep, 12-18 in. wide | AESS finish requirements + limited depth |

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