摘要 |
A steel member ( 10,40,70,100 ) for use in supporting structures and having reduced heat transfer characteristics as compared with solid web studs, and having a web ( 12,42,72,102 ) defining side edges and an axis, a flange ( 14,44,74,104 ) on at least one side edge, openings ( 18,46,76,112 ) through said web ( 12,42,72,102 ) at spaced intervals therealong, of predetermined size and profile, at least a side portion of said web ( 12,42,72,102 ) removed from said opening ( 18,46,76,112 ) remaining attached integrally to said web ( 12,42,72,102 ), by bend lines being formed along axes parallel to said web axis. Also disclosed is a composite member ( 130 ) made up of two such members ( 132 ) joined together. Also disclosed is a method of making such a member ( 10,40,70,100,130,132 ). |