The Bethlehem Beam

The Bethlehem Beam (HM25BS)

Location: Bethlehem, PA 18015 Northampton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 36.902', W 75° 22.005'

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Hard As Steel

The strong, lightweight structural beam makes up the framework of buildings, bridges, and other structures. These wide flange beams were first made in 1907 right here in Bethlehem, using inventor Henry Grey's innovative rolling mill. Grey's process used a series of rolls to shape the beam from a single piece of steel. These new Bethlehem Beams made it possible to build taller, stronger, and cheaper.
What's different about the Bethlehem Beam?
1 Weight
Compared with its great strength, the Bethlehem Beam uses relatively little material. Its strength means that beams can be placed further apart, decreasing weight and material cost.
2 Bending
Because of its geometry, the Bethlehem Beam resists bending, even under great stress. It can support tremendous loads, both vertically and horizontally.
3 Adaptable
The Grey Mill, known for its adaptable design, lets workers customize the beams by simply adjusting the position of the rolls.
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HM NumberHM25BS
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Placed BySteelStacks
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Date Added Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 at 7:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 468976 N 4496088
Decimal Degrees40.61503333, -75.36675000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 36.902', W 75° 22.005'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 36' 54.12" N, 75° 22' 0.29999999999994" W
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Area Code(s)484, 610
Closest Postal AddressAt or near HMT, Bethlehem PA 18015, US
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