UNIVERSAL COLUMNS

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This is also same as Universal Beam. Equivalent to indian standard " H " section/ Wide flanged Beams. Based on design requirements it will be used. Universal column variable sizes are from 152 X 152 X 23 To 356 X 406 X 634

Universal Column Designates like UC-Size1 X Size2 X Size3

Here UC represnts Universal Column

Size 1 represents Height of the section
Size 2 represents Width of the section
Size 3 represents Unit weight per Meter

The table shows Details of  Universal Columns. 















Above Details are based BS 4: Part1: 2005
Properties of Universal Columns will follow next post

UNIVERSAL BEAM PROPERTIES

In continuation with my Previous post, Self would like to add the physical properties of Universal beams. It will be usefull for designers. It covers root radius, Depth of section and plastic modulus etc

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UNIVERSAL BEAM

 

We may well aware about our Indian Standard Beams. But it is having some limitation about the sizes. Maximum size available is ISMB-600. However Universal Beams are used in construction industry world wide.

Various size of beams are available from UB 127 X 76 X 13 to UB 914 X 419 X 388.

Universal Beam Designates like UB-Size1 X Size2 X Size3

Here UB represnts Universal Beam,

Size 1 represents Height of the section

Size 2 represents Width of the section

Size 3 represents Unit weight per Meter

The table shows Details of  universal beams. Details are based BS 4: Part1: 2005