Steel Beams are widely used in the construction industry when heavy loads must be supported. Beams, also known as “I” Beams due to their shape, provide excellent load bearing support when used horizontally or as columns. The most common configuration is the Wide Flange Steel Beam, also known as a H Beam or W Beam with non-tapered flanges. This beam shape has a wider profile for added horizontal strength, making it ideal for sky scrapers, house beams, bridge beams, trailers, platforms, and so on.

• I-Beam Suggestions

I beams are made up of horizontal elements known as flanges and vertical elements known as webs. The web withstands shear forces, while the flanges withstand the majority of the bending moment. It is the most commonly used for steel buildings, bridges, and civil projects due to its effectiveness in carrying both bending and shear loads. Many industrial experts classify H-Beam and Wide Flange as I-Beams, despite minor differences in dimension, details, and form. In addition to I-Beam, S-Shape beam is used in other industrial applications.