U Beam Steel

The most common beam in construction is the i beam also known as a universal beam a steel member with an i or h shaped cross section.

U beam steel.

The steel beam sizes shown are the height in mm the web x the width in mm the flange x the weight per metre in kilograms the height and width are measured as if looking at a capital i hence also being known as i beam. I beams i shaped cross section w wide flange steel beam i shaped cross section have parallel flange surfaces. Whatever size you require our universal steel beams are fabricated to our exacting standards. Universal steel beam sizes and weights.

An i beam also known as h beam for universal column uc w beam for wide flange universal beam ub rolled steel joist rsj or double t especially in polish bulgarian spanish italian and german is a beam with an i or h shaped cross section the horizontal elements of the i are flanges and the vertical element is the web i beams are usually made of structural steel and are. The part of the structural beam that provides resistance to shear forces breaking tearing apart or collapsing is the web while the flanges resist the bending movement of the section. From cookware to chemical processing equipment 304 stainless steel is a good all around choice for a wide range of applications. In canada and the united states steel i beams are commonly specified using the depth in inches and weight of the beam in pounds per foot.

There are a variety of products that fall into the steel structural shape category and numerous uses for each different shape. Hp bearing pile h shaped cross section have parallel flange surfaces and equal web and flange thicknesses. Industrial metal supply offers a full line of durable long lasting and versatile steel structural shapes including steel channel steel angle steel beams and steel tees. Contact us for advice.

The vertical middle section of the beam is known as the web and the horizontal components are called flanges. It s widely fabricated into parts that don t require high strength. Universal beams ub made to as3679 300 and commonly referred to as i beams are named after the i shaped appearance of their cross section. Girders h sections i sections u beams lintels.

Don t see the size you need listed below. S american standard beam i shaped cross section have a slope on the inner flange surfaces. Multipurpose 304 stainless steel. The thickness of the web and flange vary and are shown in individual product descriptions.