What are the different types of structural shapes?

1. Beams: These are horizontal structural members that support loads applied perpendicular to their length.

2. Columns: These are vertical structural members that support loads from above.

3. Channels: These are C-shaped structural members used for supporting building facades or as lintels over doorways.

4. Angles: These are L-shaped structural members used for bracing or supporting building facades.

5. I-beams: These are shaped like a capital "I" and are used for long span applications.

6. T-sections: These are T-shaped members used for framing or supporting roofs.

7. HSS (Hollow Structural Sections): These are square, rectangular, or circular tubes used in structural applications.

8. Plates: These are flat structural members used for floors, walls, and roofs.

9. Rods: These are cylindrical structural members used for tension members or bracing.

10. Purlins: These are beams that support the roofing material on a building.

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