UNIVERSAL BEAMS & COLUMNS
INTRODUCTION
Carbon steel structural beams are manufactured in two configurations. Both are constructed with a vertical web in the center of the beam, with horizontal flanges on top and bottom.
The structure of the beam provides superior load-bearing support.
• Standard American Beams – Also known as Junior Beams, S Beam, or I Beams have tapered flanges for increased strength of the flanges.
• Wide Flange Steel Beams - Also known as W Beams or H Beams have non-tapered flanges that are wider than the standard S or I beams.
I- and H- beams are widely used in the construction industry to provide support for buildings and load-bearing walls. They are available in a variety of standard sizes and selected based on the
applied load for the required application. I-beams may be used both as beams and as columns. I-beams, have high second moments of area, which allow them to be very stiff in respect to their
cross-sectional area.
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS FOR I-BEAMS INCLUDES:
• Construction support beams for commercial and residential construction
• Support frames and columns for trolley ways, lifts and hoists
• Mezzanines and platforms
• Trailer and truck bed framing
APPLICATIONS FOR H-BEAMS INCLUDE:
• Construction support beams for commercial and residential construction
• Mezzanines and platforms
• Bridges
• Trailer and truck bed framing
• Machine bases
Dimension Tolerances - Wide Flange Beams
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Universal Beams and Columns - (IMPERIAL UNITS)
DIMENSIONS - W4 to W10
PROPERTIES - W4 to W10
DIMENSIONS - W12 to W14
PROPERTIES - W12 to W14
DIMENSIONS - W16 to W24
PROPERTIES - W16 to W24
DIMENSIONS - W27 to W33
PROPERTIES - W27 to W33
DIMENSIONS - W36 to W44
PROPERTIES - W36 to W44
FAQ
Carbon steel structural beams are manufactured in two configurations. Both are constructed with a vertical web in the center of the beam, with horizontal flanges on top and bottom. The structure of the beam provides superior load-bearing support. I and H beams are widely used in the construction industry to provide support for buildings and load-bearing walls.
The size of steel beam ranges from 4x4 inch (102x102mm) to 44x16 inch (1118x406mm) for Imperial units. For Metric units, the size ranges from 100x50mm to 900x300mm.
Universal beam Depth (height) are always taller than its width, while universal column usually has its height equal to width.