Universal beams are long, robust, and powerful structural elements with an I- or H-shaped cross-section. They are essential for maintaining the structural integrity and providing primary support in building construction. These steel beams are also known as load-bearing steels, UBs, I-beams, I-sections, H-beams, RSJs, and RSJ beams.
Large-scale construction projects typically utilize universal beams due to their exceptional ability to support substantial loads. These beams are frequently employed to lend support and stability to a building's skeletal structure.
The beams are fabricated from high-quality steel to ensure the stability of the construction. The cross-section of a universal beam maintains an I- or H-shape along its entire length, and the height is always equal to or greater than the width at any point, resulting in uniform dimensions from end to end.
Applications of UBs
Because of its strength and adaptability, universal beams are widely used in a wide range of architectural and building projects. Among the frequently used applications are:
- Load-bearing Support: UBs are extensively employed in the construction of buildings, particularly in the floors, roofs, and bridges.
- Frameworks: They give both residential and commercial buildings a strong foundation.
- Reinforcement: To ensure the stability and lifespan of existing structures, UBs are frequently used in renovation projects.
- Tailored Solutions: Because UBs are flexible, they may be tailored to specific construction requirements, including those of big industrial structures or intricate architectural plans.
Different Sizes and Weights of Universal Beams
Universal Beams are available in a variety of diameters and weights to meet various structural needs. Generally speaking, a UB's depth, width, and weight per unit length determine its size. The ability of the UB to withstand bending and deformation under stress increases with its depth.
|
Beam Size |
kg/m |
Height (mm) |
Width (mm) |
Flange Width (mm) |
Web Width (mm) |
|
150 UB 14 |
14.0 |
150 |
75 |
7.0 |
5.0 |
|
150 UB 18 |
18.0 |
155 |
75 |
9.5 |
6.0 |
|
180 UB 16 |
16.1 |
173 |
90 |
7.0 |
4.5 |
|
180 UB 18 |
18.1 |
175 |
90 |
8.0 |
5.0 |
|
180 UB 22 |
22.2 |
179 |
90 |
10.0 |
6.0 |
|
200 UB 18 |
18.2 |
198 |
99 |
7.0 |
4.5 |
|
200 UB 22 |
22.3 |
202 |
133 |
7.0 |
5.0 |
|
200 UB 25 |
25.4 |
203 |
133 |
7.8 |
5.8 |
|
200 UB 29 |
29.8 |
207 |
134 |
9.6 |
6.3 |
|
250 UB 25 |
25.7 |
248 |
124 |
8.0 |
5.0 |
|
250 UB 31 |
31.4 |
252 |
146 |
8.6 |
6.1 |
|
250 UB 37 |
37.3 |
256 |
146 |
10.9 |
6.4 |
|
310 UB 32 |
32.0 |
298 |
149 |
8.0 |
5.5 |
|
310 UB 40 |
4.04 |
304 |
165 |
10.2 |
6.1 |
|
310 UB 46 |
46.2 |
307 |
166 |
11.8 |
6.7 |
|
360 UB 44 |
44.7 |
352 |
171 |
9.7 |
6.9 |
|
360 UB 50 |
50.7 |
356 |
171 |
11.5 |
7.3 |
|
360 UB 56 |
56.7 |
359 |
172 |
13.0 |
8.0 |
|
410 UB 53 |
53.7 |
403 |
178 |
10.9 |
7.6 |
|
410 UB 59 |
59.7 |
406 |
178 |
12.8 |
7.8 |
|
460 UB 67 |
67.1 |
454 |
190 |
12.7 |
8.5 |
|
460 UB 74 |
74.6 |
457 |
190 |
14.5 |
9.1 |
|
460 UB 82 |
82.1 |
460 |
191 |
16.0 |
9.9 |
|
530 UB 82 |
82.0 |
528 |
209 |
13.2 |
9.6 |
|
530 UB 92 |
92.4 |
533 |
209 |
15.6 |
10.2 |
|
610 UB 101 |
101.0 |
602 |
228 |
14.8 |
10.6 |
|
610 UB 113 |
113.0 |
607 |
228 |
17.3 |
11.2 |
|
610 UB 125 |
125.0 |
612 |
229 |
19.6 |
11.9 |
Anyone working in construction or structural design has to be aware of the specifications and possible uses of universal beams. Modern construction still relies heavily on Universal Beams because of its versatility in many architectural contexts and capacity to handle large loads.
