The standard method for specifying the dimensions of a standard hot rolled steel section includes using initials to designate the type of section for example.
Standard i beam sizes uk.
Universal beams ub and universal columns uc europe.
S shapes are designated by the letter s followed by the nominal depth in inches and the weight in pounds per foot.
127 x 76 x 13 to 1016 x 305 x 487.
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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.
Our structural sections are ce marked and tested to the highest standards providing quality and assurance for the uk construction market.
Standard steel i beam sizes chart for sizes dimensions and section properties of standard steel i beams s shapes.
Uk sections universal beams ub serial size range.
Available in a range of sizes and kilogrammes per metre universal beams can be bought as standard stock or cut mitre to length using our online.
Wide flange wf and h sections.
Ub 457 x 152 x 60 is a universal beam of nominal dimensions 457 mm deep 152 mm wide and weight 60 kg m.
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The british steel section range includes.
These steel beams have good machinability corrosion resistance and weldability properties.
The standard method for specifying the dimensions of a american wide flange beam is for example w 6 x 25 which is 6 inches deep with a weight of 25 lb ft.
Hd and other sections.
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.
Our sections are produced in the uk providing confidence of a uk product with full traceability sustainably procured and manufactured and tested to the highest standards with the appropriate certification.
Universal beams ub and universal.
Serial size mm x mm x mm mass per metre kg m depth of section d mm width of section b mm thickness of web t mm thickness of flange t mm root radius r mm depth between fillets d mm ratios for local buckling flange b 2t ratios for local buckling web d t second moment of area axis x x cm4 second moment of area axis y y cm4 radius of gyration axis.
