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How Do You Measure Beams?
20 Nov 2023
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How Do You Measure Beams?

Albina Co., Inc. has the capability to bend almost any material that is mill produced.  Every material has its own unique shape and is also uniquely dimensioned.  We are frequently asked questions related to material dimensioning and sizing.  The focus of this blog will be beams, specifically wide f...

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27 Jun 2016
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Curved Steel Beams for the Juneau, Alaska Seawalk

Some would think that a 24” tall beam weighing 84# per ft would be a big chunk of steel. One might even ask if it is possible to bend such a large section of steel. The answer would be to contact Albina. We are experts in bending the very small and the very large….you name it and we will bend it....
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03 May 2016
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Curved Steel Wide Flange Bent to an Extremely Tight Radius

We have done it again! Albina continues to "Bend the Rules" of the steel bending process to continue to provide bends that are extremely difficult to our customer base. Albina recently rolled wide flange W8x24# the hardway to a 4 foot inside radius to AESS standards! This is an extremely tight rad...
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19 Apr 2016
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Curved Steel Beams Provide Structural Support for Elevated Track

Track season is in full swing and did you know that our curved steel members are used to create many of the elevated tracks that reside in recreational facilities and fitness centers around the country? Albina Co., Inc. bent several pieces of large wide flange W33 x 169# that provided the curved str...
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16 Dec 2015
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Albina Co., Inc. Bends Curved Steel Roof Trusses for Residential Construction

Are you looking to build a new home or do a remodel to make your home stand out from the rest?  Think about using curved steel beams to give your roof line a unique, eye catching look.  Not to mention, the structural integrity of the curved steel beams is unparalleled when compared to other building...
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07 Oct 2014
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Bent Steel Beams for Custom Treehouse

Here is an update on the bent structural materials used to create a custom treehouse. Albina bent and fabricated various structural materials to create the floor supports and decking for a custom tree house in Sammamish, Washington. Materials used included: a) 3-1/2″ Sch80 and 5″ Sch80 Bare P...
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11 Aug 2014
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Curved Steel Earns Happy Hallow Pedestrian Bridge Project Award of Merit

Engineering News Record: California awarded the Happy Hallow Pedestrian Bridge in San Jose, CA. an Award of Merit in the small projects category. Completed in March 2012, the bridge is the first of its kind in Northern California and consists of twin 270-ft identical spans. These were constructed us...
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14 Jul 2014
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Bent Wide Flange for School Construction Projects

School construction this time of year is always very busy. Albina has been fortunate to work on a number of national school projects. These projects consist of anything from improvements on existing schools to new construction. We were recently awarded the contract for bending all of the wide flan...
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28 Mar 2014
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Bent Beams and Rolled Plate Provide Floor Supports for Custom Tree House Build

Albina bent and fabricated various structural materials to create the floor supports for a custom tree house in Sammamish, Washington. Materials used included: a) 3-1/2" Sch80 and 5" Sch80 Bare Pipe fabricated complete per drawings with brackets cap welded to ends b) 1/2", 3/4" and 3/8" Rolled P...
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