The Universal Beam and Universal Column were introduced in the late 1950s and were based on American patterns, and rolled in new 'universal' rolling mills. They replaced a range of sections which had been developed by various UK manufacturers over the preceding century.
Universal Beam: A standardised steel component which is I-shaped in cross section. Over 70 different sizes are available in two main steel grades.
Universal Column: A standardised steel component which is H-shaped in cross-section. About 30 different sizes are available in the UK, in two main steel grades.
Universal Beam: A standardised steel component which is I-shaped in cross section. Over 70 different sizes are available in two main steel grades.
Universal Column: A standardised steel component which is H-shaped in cross-section. About 30 different sizes are available in the UK, in two main steel grades.
