Standard I Beam Sizes Uk

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.

Standard i beam sizes uk.

127 x 76 x 13 to 1016 x 305 x 487. Universal beams ub and universal columns uc europe. The british steel section range includes. 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.

S shapes are designated by the letter s followed by the nominal depth in inches and the weight in pounds per foot. These steel beams have good machinability corrosion resistance and weldability properties. Rfl steels ltd kingsfurze naas industrial estate naas co. 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.

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. 045 876312 045 876301 fax. 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. Thus s12 50 designates an i beam with a depth of 12 inches and a nominal weight of 50 pounds per foot.

Our high quality universal beams also known as i beams i sections h sections universal beams h beams and rsjs are essential for major support and structural integrity in building construction. 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. Ub 457 x 152 x 60 is a universal beam of nominal dimensions 457 mm deep 152 mm wide and weight 60 kg m.

Hd and other sections. Universal beams ub and universal. P16 advance uk beams british steel the only uk manufacturer of structural sections is bes 6001 certified guaranteeing commitment to responsibly sourced materials. 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.