A load-bearing beam is intended to do the job of a load-bearing wall without taking up as much space. It can be made out of steel or concrete, though wood is the most commonly used material.

Removing load-bearing walls is an important design tool for creating an open-plan house with fewer obstructions, larger rooms, and better traffic flow. The average cost to remove a load-bearing ...

Faith in America is "a load bearing wall in our democracy," says Jonathan Rauch in this Deseret News "Yellow Couch" video ...