British Steel Universal Beams (UB)

Both the I-beam and H-beam are very versatile and can be used for various applications.

They are both structural steel beams that have been developed to provide support for buildings and other structures.

The main difference between these two types of beams is their shape. An “I” beam has a triangular cross-section,

while an “H” beam has a rectangular one (hence the name).

Another difference between them is that an “H” beam is usually longer than an “I” beam of similar size and weight capacity.

This means that an H-beam will take up more space when installed,

but it also offers greater strength when carrying heavy loads over long spans or lengths;

whereas an I-beam may be better suited to handling smaller loads over short span lengths due to its increased stiffness (less flexibility).