3 ms·Okay, so why weren't steel beams used for the Notre Dame, for example?by gpvos 8y agoOkay, so why weren't steel beams used for the Notre Dame, for example?flukus 8y agoBecause it was expensive and mostly used for knives and swords that required affordable amounts and didn't have better options.gpvos 8y agoOkay, so more of an economical issue than technological. Good to know, thanks.