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  • The I-beam is the most commonly used support for building construction. The average strength of one of these beams is between 50 and 65 ksi. One unit of ksi is considered to be 1,000 pounds per square inch, meaning the average beam can support anywhere from 50,000 to 65,000 pounds.

    Source:

    The Properties of Steel I-Beams

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