Universal Beams - 356x171x57

Steel universal beams (UBs), often called "I-beams," are structural steel bars with a cross-section shaped like the letter "I". They feature a vertical central section (the web) and two horizontal flat plates at the top and bottom (the flanges) that are perfectly parallel to each other. The web is designed to resist vertical shearing forces, while the long flanges provide exceptional strength against bending under heavy loads. Because they are highly efficient at carrying weight across long spans with minimal bending, they are the go-to choice for main structural supports, floor joists, and roof beams in modern commercial and residential buildings.

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Dimensions

PropertyValue
kg/m57
D mm358
B mm172.2
t mm8.1
T mm13
r mm10.2
d mm311.6
b/T6.62
d/t38.5
C mm6
N mm94
n mm24
m21.37
m224.1

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
cm416000
cm41110
cm14.9
cm3.91
cm3896
cm3129
cm31010
cm3199
u0.882
x28.8
H dm60.33
J cm433.4
A cm272.6

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