Different Types Of Structural Steel Shapes

Structural steel is the most versatile and flexible materials in the world. This steel is used in several construction projects such as bridges, skyscrapers, marine piers etc. It is available in different sizes and shapes. According to the shapes, structural steel is classified into different categories. 

 

 

They include S beam, L beam, bearing pile or H beam, C beam, hollow section, I beam etc.

1. S Beam

S-shaped beam is also known as American standard beam. This beam has 2 parallel flanges with the rolled section. They are generally connected to each other by a web. The web can resist the shear forces The flanges of this beam are narrow. It has a very high strength and widely used for many Structural Engineers projects in Brisbane.

2. L-Beam

L shape is also called the angled beam. It has 2 legs that create a 90-degree angle. The leg size may be equal. For example, the leg sizes of an unequal angle beam are 2x2x0.5 and 6x3x0.5 units. This beam is mostly used in building foundations. L beam always offers huge stability to the floor systems while minimising the structural depth.

3. Bearing Pile 

Structural engineers or experts in Brisbane generally use bearing piles for building a deep foundation. This pile is also known as H shape beam. It has very high strength and easily bears more than 1000 tons. H beam looks like an I beam. However, H beam is relatively heavier as compared to I shaped beams. The flanges and webs of this beam have an equal thickness in different cases.

4. C-Beam  

Structural C beam has different names: C channel, structural channel, C shaped cross-section etc. This beam generally consists of a top flange, a bottom flange. They are connected with the web. This beam is very less expensive as compared to other structural beams. It is generally used in bridges, marine piers and other building structures.

5. Hollow Section 

Hollow sections or HSS are the steel profiles. They are available in several sizes and shapes. Some common shapes of the HSS beams are rectangular, square, circular, elliptical, etc. Engineers mainly use these sections in several welded metal frames. They have very high strength.

6. I-Beam 

I-beam is also known as H beam or universal beam. This beam has 2 horizontal elements. This beam can effectively bear bending and shear loads. It comes with different sizes. The web of this beam can resist the shear force and the flanges can resist the bending movement. I beam is generally used as the main framework and support trusses.

So, these are the different types of structural steel shapes. They have extremely high load-bearing strength. They have a wide range of applications. In Brisbane, these structural steel shapes are used in different constructional projects.