The Universal Beam, commonly known as the I-beam, is the primary horizontal support used in modern construction projects. Its clever design puts the most steel where the stress is highest, allowing it to carry massive loads over long distances without sagging or failing. Whether you are creating a wide-open living area in a custom home or building a massive industrial warehouse, these beams provide the stiffness and reliability your project needs to stay safe.
At Hangan Steel, we specialize in supplying and processing these essential sections to match your exact engineering plans. We ensure every beam is straight, strong, and ready to perform, giving you the confidence to build higher and wider.
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Hangan Steel is the leading provider of universal beams melbourne builders trust for accuracy and structural power. These hot-rolled structural steel beams melbourne are engineered specifically for bending applications. Their unique geometry provides high bending capacity about the major axis, making them one of the most popular structural members in commercial and industrial construction.
Every beam we supply is a high-quality AS/NZS 3679.1 steel beam, ensuring it meets strict Australian standards for safety. We offer full structural steel fabrication melbourne services, including precision cutting and drilling, to ensure your steel arrives on-site ready for immediate installation.
When looking at universal beam sizes victoria, you will see a specific code that describes the part. Understanding this helps you identify the right beam for your structural needs.
Nominal depth of the beam in millimeters (mm).
Universal Beam section type.
Mass per metre in kilograms (kg/m).
Below is a structured overview of common universal beam sizes victoria including mass per metre and key engineering properties.
⚠ Always confirm final design values against certified manufacturer tables before structural design.
| Designation | Weight (kg/m) | Surface Area (m²/m) | Depth (D) mm | Width (BF) mm | Flange (TF) mm | Web (TW) mm | Depth Between Fillets (D1) mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 UB | 125.0 | 2.100 | 612 | 229 | 19.6 | 11.9 | 547 |
| 610 UB | 113.0 | 2.090 | 607 | 228 | 17.3 | 11.2 | 547 |
| 610 UB | 101.0 | 2.090 | 602 | 228 | 14.8 | 10.6 | 547 |
| 530 UB | 92.4 | 1.860 | 533 | 209 | 15.6 | 10.2 | 476 |
| 530 UB | 82.0 | 1.850 | 528 | 209 | 13.2 | 9.6 | 476 |
| 460 UB | 82.1 | 1.630 | 460 | 191 | 16.0 | 9.9 | 400 |
| 460 UB | 74.6 | 1.620 | 457 | 190 | 14.5 | 9.1 | 400 |
| 460 UB | 67.1 | 1.610 | 454 | 190 | 12.7 | 8.5 | 400 |
| 410 UB | 59.7 | 1.440 | 412 | 178 | 12.8 | 7.8 | 360 |
| 410 UB | 53.7 | 1.430 | 406 | 178 | 10.9 | 7.5 | 360 |
| 360 UB | 56.7 | 1.280 | 359 | 172 | 13.0 | 9.1 | 308 |
| 360 UB | 50.7 | 1.270 | 356 | 171 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 308 |
| 360 UB | 44.7 | 1.260 | 352 | 171 | 9.7 | 6.9 | 308 |
| 310 UB | 46.2 | 1.150 | 307 | 166 | 11.8 | 6.7 | 259 |
| 310 UB | 40.4 | 1.140 | 304 | 165 | 10.2 | 6.1 | 259 |
| 310 UB | 32.0 | 1.130 | 298 | 149 | 8.0 | 5.5 | 259 |
| 250 UB | 37.3 | 0.941 | 256 | 146 | 10.9 | 6.4 | 213 |
| 250 UB | 31.4 | 0.932 | 252 | 146 | 8.6 | 6.1 | 213 |
| 250 UB | 25.7 | 0.923 | 248 | 124 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 213 |
| 200 UB | 29.8 | 0.793 | 203 | 133 | 9.6 | 6.3 | 166 |
| 200 UB | 25.4 | 0.785 | 203 | 133 | 7.0 | 5.8 | 172 |
| 200 UB | 22.3 | 0.718 | 202 | 102 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 170 |
| 200 UB | 18.2 | 0.710 | 198 | 99 | 7.0 | 4.5 | 170 |
| 180 UB | 22.2 | 0.640 | 179 | 90 | 10.0 | 6.0 | 145 |
| 180 UB | 18.1 | 0.634 | 175 | 90 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 145 |
| 150 UB | 18.0 | 0.548 | 155 | 75 | 9.5 | 6.0 | 122 |
| 150 UB | 14.0 | 0.542 | 150 | 75 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 122 |
When reviewing steel beam properties australia, engineers look at several key figures to determine if a beam is fit for the job.
$I_x$ measures the beam’s resistance to bending. A higher $I_x$ value means the beam is stiffer. This results in reduced deflection, which means there is less “bounce” in the floor, and better performance over long spans.
$Z_x$ determines the overall bending strength. The weight-carrying capacity of the beam is directly related to this number. A higher $Z_x$ allows the beam to carry heavier loads without reaching its breaking point or deforming.
This property helps calculate how a beam might buckle under pressure. While UB steel sections victoria are usually used as horizontal beams, $r_x$ becomes very important in braced frames or when the beam is under complex “combined” loads from different directions.
Universal Beams supplied by Hangan Steel comply with:
Mechanical properties include:
Hangan Steel provides:
Universal Beams can be supplied fabrication-ready to suit engineered drawings.
Working with a dedicated structural steel fabrication melbourne company like Hangan Steel gives you a major advantage on-site. We don’t just supply metal; we provide high-quality structural solutions. Our 3D modeling catches errors before we cut, and our installers ensure the steel is set up so that the next trades can move in immediately. We coordinate deliveries across Melbourne and regional Victoria to keep your project moving forward without any delays.
A Universal Beam (UB) is deeper than it is wide and is designed to resist bending when used horizontally. A Universal Column (UC) has a width roughly equal to its depth and is designed to carry weight vertically as a post.
Yes. We specialize in the custom work required for luxury home builds. Our steel fabricators victoria speak the same language as your framing crew, ensuring the steel integrates perfectly with timber or glass elements.
We coordinate the delivery of your beams across Victoria. Because UBs can be extremely heavy, we often arrange crane trucks to ensure the steel is placed exactly where the installers need it.
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