What are the advantages of hollow beams over solid beams?

With hollow beams, we might reduce the self weight of the concrete, however this must be designed accordingly so that the capacity provided by the hollow section is adequate. read more

Design Advantages of Solid Section Beams Posted on April 3, 2017 by Jason Shumaker, PE Homes are increasingly being designed with more open spaces, larger rooms and atypical framing conditions. read more

Every pair (one hollow and one solid) was designed for the same load combinations and received similar reinforcement. The beams were 300×300mm cross-section and 3,800mm length. The internal hollow core for the hollow beams was 200×200mm creating a peripheral wall thickness of 50mm. read more

Therefore, a box beam is designed sorely for economical purposes and not necessarily stronger than a solid section. I would imagine that literally, solid section has the higher capacity in sustaining shear, vertical or transverse stresses or forces or even bending moments. read more