When was the I-Beam invented?

The I-Beam was invented in 1849 by Alphonse Halbou in France.

A structural steel beam with an I-shaped cross section that resists bending under heavy loads.

Year invented1849
InventorAlphonse Halbou
CountryFrance
Region at the timeFrench Republic
CategoryConstruction

Who invented the I-Beam?

Alphonse Halbou invented the I-Beam in 1849 in France.

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