Columns
As a company we provide steel columns, which are essential structural elements for various construction projects. Columns are vertical structural members made primarily from steel and used to support loads and transmit them to the foundation or other structural components.
Typically, structural steel—which is renowned for its exceptional strength, resilience, and adaptability—is used to make steel columns. Hot-rolled steel sections, such as hollow structural sections (HSS), wide flange beams (W-shaped), or I-beams (I-shaped), may be used to construct the columns. It is also possible to construct steel columns by welding plate components together to give them the required size and shape.
Types of columns
- Simple Columns: Used in low-rise buildings and simple structural systems, basic steel columns have homogeneous cross-sections.
- Built-up Columns: These columns offer increased flexibility and load-bearing capability. They are made by welding or bolting steel plates or sections together to create larger members or unique designs.
- Composite Columns: By combining steel and concrete, composite columns can boost rigidity and load capacity by leveraging the advantages of both materials.
- Moment-Resisting Frames: Often employed in seismic-resistant construction designs, these columns are made to withstand moments and lateral stresses in addition to vertical loads.
Steel columns need to be built to withstand any lateral loads brought on by wind or seismic activity in addition to the expected vertical loads from the building of which they are a component. To provide such stability and load transfer, proper connection details between steel columns and other structural parts, such beams and foundations, are crucial. In order to preserve structural integrity in the event of a fire, steel columns may need to be covered with concrete or coated with intumescent materials.
Although stainless steel or other alloys can be used for specific applications, carbon steel is the most common material used to create steel angles.
Hot rolling is a common industrial technique wherein steel billets are heated above their recrystallization temperature and then rolled through rollers to get the required angular shape.
Our team of experienced engineers and technical experts assist our clients in selecting the appropriate steel angles for their projects based on their requirements. We also provide technical support and guidance on structural designa and load calculations to ensure optimal performance and safety.
