Web vs. Flange — What's the Difference?

A network of fine threads spun by a spider.

A projecting flat rim or collar on an object for strengthening or attachment.

The interconnected system of pages on the Internet.

The horizontal section of an I-beam.

The central, vertical part of an I-beam.

The protruding rim at the end of a tool for providing grip.

The membrane between the toes of a swimmer bird or amphibian.

A flange is a protruded ridge, lip or rim, either external or internal, that serves to increase strength (as the flange of an iron beam such as an I-beam or a T-beam); for easy attachment/transfer of contact force with another object (as the flange on the end of a pipe, steam cylinder, etc., or on the lens mount of a camera); or for stabilizing and guiding the movements of a machine or its parts (as the inside flange of a rail car or tram wheel, which keep the wheels from running off the rails). The term "flange" is also used for a kind of tool used to form flanges.

A woven fabric, especially one on a loom or just removed from it.

A protruding rim, edge, rib, or collar, as on a wheel or a pipe shaft, used to strengthen an object, hold it in place, or attach it to another object.

The structural part of cloth.

A wide edge on a pillow, placemat, or other fabric object, especially a piece of fabric or ribbon extending from the outer seam.

A latticed or woven structure

An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

A structure of delicate, threadlike filaments characteristically spun by spiders or certain insect larvae.

The projecting edge of a rigid or semi-rigid component.

Something intricately contrived, especially something that ensnares or entangles

(RPG) An ability in a role-playing game which is not commonly available, overpowered or arbitrarily imposed by the referees.

A complex, interconnected structure or arrangement

The vulva.

Often Web The World Wide Web.

The collective noun for a group of baboons.

A radio or television network.

The electronic sound distortion produced by a flanger.

A membrane or fold of skin connecting the toes, as of certain amphibians, birds, and mammals.

(intransitive) To be bent into a flange.

The barbs on each side of the shaft of a bird's feather; a vane.

To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange; to bend (esp. sheet metal) in the form of a flange.

(Baseball) A piece of leather or leather mesh that fills the space between the thumb and forefinger of a baseball glove. Also called trap1, webbing.

To mix two copies of together, one delayed by a very short, slowly varying time.

(Architecture) A space or compartment between the ribs or groins of a vault. Also called cell.

An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a car wheel (see Car wheel.); or for attachment to another object, as the flange on the end of a pipe, steam cylinder, etc.

A metal sheet or plate connecting the heavier sections, ribs, or flanges of a structural element.

A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe.

A thin metal plate or strip, as the bit of a key or the blade of a saw.

To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange.

A large continuous roll of paper, such as newsprint, either in the process of manufacture or as it is fed into a web press.

To be bent into a flange.

To provide with a web.

A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

To cover or envelop with a web.

An edge used to keep something in place within a rail or track.

To ensnare in a web.

A disk or collar that can be attached to a pipe for decoration or support.

The silken structure which a spider builds using silk secreted from the spinnerets at the caudal tip of its abdomen; a spiderweb.

(by extension) Any interconnected set of persons, places, or things, which, when diagrammed, resembles a spider's web.

(baseball) The part of a baseball mitt between the forefinger and thumb, the webbing.

A latticed or woven structure.

(usually with "spin", "weave", or similar verbs) A tall tale with more complexity than a myth or legend.

A plot or scheme.

The interconnection between flanges in structural members, increasing the effective lever arm and so the load capacity of the member.

(rail transport) The thinner vertical section of a railway rail between the top (head) and bottom (foot) of the rail.

A fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds, or of other animals.

The series of barbs implanted on each side of the shaft of a feather, whether stiff and united together by barbules, as in ordinary feathers, or soft and separate, as in downy feathers.

(manufacturing) A continuous strip of material carried by rollers during processing.

(lithography) A long sheet of paper which is fed from a roll into a printing press, as opposed to individual sheets of paper.

(dated) A band of webbing used to regulate the extension of the hood of a carriage.

A thin metal sheet, plate, or strip, as of lead.

The blade of a sword.

The blade of a saw.

The thin, sharp part of a colter.

The bit of a key.

A major broadcasting network.

(architecture) A section of a groin vault, separated by ribs. en

A cataract of the eye.

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(intransitive) To construct or form a web.

(transitive) To cover with a web or network.

(transitive) To ensnare or entangle.

(transitive) To provide with a web.

To weave.

A weaver.

That which is woven; a texture; textile fabric; esp., something woven in a loom.

A whole piece of linen cloth as woven.

The texture of very fine thread spun by a spider for catching insects at its prey; a cobweb.

Fig.: Tissue; texture; complicated fabrication.

A band of webbing used to regulate the extension of the hood.

A thin metal sheet, plate, or strip, as of lead.

The blade of a sword.

A plate or thin portion, continuous or perforated, connecting stiffening ribs or flanges, or other parts of an object.

The blade of a saw.

The thin vertical plate or portion connecting the upper and lower flanges of an lower flanges of an iron girder, rolled beam, or railroad rail.

Pterygium; - called also webeye.

The thin, sharp part of a colter.

A disk or solid construction serving, instead of spokes, for connecting the rim and hub, in some kinds of car wheels, sheaves, etc.

The membrane which unites the fingers or toes, either at their bases, as in man, or for a greater part of their length, as in many water birds and amphibians.

The bit of a key.

The arm of a crank between the shaft and the wrist.

The series of barbs implanted on each side of the shaft of a feather, whether stiff and united together by barbules, as in ordinary feathers, or soft and separate, as in downy feathers. See Feather.

The part of a blackmith's anvil between the face and the foot.

The world-wide web; - usually referred to as the web.

To unite or surround with a web, or as if with a web; to envelop; to entangle.

An intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving;

An intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

The flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft

An interconnected system of things or people;

Computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

A fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)

Membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals

Construct or form a web, as if by weaving

A complex system or network with many connections.

Absolutely, it contributes significantly to a beam's ability to withstand shear stress.

Flanges are typically made from steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic.

Yes, flanges are often used to connect pipes, tubes, or beams.

Yes, box beams have a hollow web.

No, they can be circular, square, or other shapes depending on their use.

In construction, yes, but "web" can also refer to other structures like a spider's web or a webbed foot.

It is part of the beam, running along the top and bottom lengths of an I-beam.

It's the central part of a beam that connects the horizontal flanges and resists shear forces.

Yes, the size and specifications will vary based on industry and application.

Flange size is based on the requirements of the connection, like the diameter of the pipe.

They can be welded, bolted, or screwed, depending on the application.

Yes, if too thin, it can fail under shear stress or buckle.

It's a failure mode where the web of a beam deforms under compressive shear stress.

Yes, there are international standards like the ANSI and ISO.

No, they refer to different parts, with the web being vertical and the flange being horizontal.