Tie beam provide a structurally efficient and economical solution for many structural applications. They are aesthetically pleasing and easy to install. Structural tie beam systems consist of straight bar tie rods manufactured from either carbon steel or stainless steel with either cut or rolled thread, fork connectors at each end, and the use of couplers and/or turnbuckles to achieve the desired tie rod length. Compression tie rods are designed to transmit both compression and tension forces through the fork connectors. The compression rod features a pipe design with welded threaded ends or a solid rod solution depending on the design loading. Structural tie beams can be fabricated in any size from stock material. Corrosion protection for carbon steel tie rods can be provided by hot dip galvanizing. The systems can also be supplied in sand blasted and primed condition.