Load bearing beam having corrosion resistant cladding

DETAILED DESCRIPTION It is a first object of the invention to provide a beam which overcomes the drawbacks of existing devices.
Another object of the invention is to provide a beam which is simpler and more economical to form than existing devices.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a beam which may be used as a support member.
A still further object of the invention is to provide a beam having at least one surface which is easier to clean, and hence, more hygienic than known supports.
Another object of the invention is to provide a beam which can be fabricated without the use of welding.
It is a yet still further object of the invention to provide a beam which fully exploits the properties and material strength of both the clad material and the cladding material.
A further object of the invention is to provide a substantially T-shaped beam having all the above- and below-described features.
A further object of the invention is to provide a beam which can be constructed with few or no welds between cooperating pieces of different materials.
In summary, therefore, the invention is directed to a beam including a substantially V-shaped main load-bearing member, an apex defined by the V-shaped load-bearing member, a mouth defined by the V-shaped load-bearing member and spaced opposed from the apex, and a cladding member disposed on said V-shaped load-bearing member, the cladding member defining a support surface and substantially covering the mouth.
The invention will be further described with reference to the following drawings.