Construction has got a new face and we are sure all of you must have noticed how structural
steel has become one of the indispensable construction materials. Through our blogs, we try
to share different facets of fabricated metals, to familiarise you with the constructive changes
coming in this industry. This time, we thought of sharing a few things about structural steel
columns & beams.
When we talk about constructing a building, discussion begins with an exhaustive list of
items required for it. Among many, two important elements of construction are beam and
columns, both complement each other and ensure good strength of a building whether
residential or commercial. After being in the industry for so long, we have witnessed a
sudden surge in interest for Lally Column Fabrication and other good quality steel columns in
NY.
About Steel Columns
Steel Columns have vertical structure and their main purpose is to carry the load of roof
slabs, support beams, foundations, and also used for bending moments close to
cross-section axes. The reason for choosing steel is they are strong, flexible and more
durable compared to other construction materials. More significantly, they can be reused,
making them an environmentally friendly construction material. Steel does not lose its basic
characteristics even after several uses. And, not to miss, they can be constructed much
faster. All these make steel a favourite material for construction purposes.
When you get in touch with a steel manufacturer, they will inform you, post column
fabrication in NY is not about any kind of steel, each column has certain classifications that
are relative to the conditions they would be exposed to. Classification of columns is directly
related to…
● Height of column
● Shape
● Material to be used for construction
● Slenderness
● Loading types
● Resistivity
As professional installers of steel columns in NY and adjoining areas, our experts
recommend columns based entirely on the purpose these are going to serve. They also
check on the distance of columns and the numbers required in consultation with the
architects and designers. Columns could be circular, L-shape, I-shape, Y-shape, Spiral
reinforced, Short reinforced, Square, Rectangular, Composite, Stub, Tied reinforced, Tension
columns and several other types.