I-beam
Weight: I-beams are very light compared to other types of structural steel. Therefore, their light weight is a reason to choose I-beams in applications where wall weight and forces are a concern.
Span: I shaped beam structural spans range between 10 and 30 meters.
Number of sections: Structural i beams are made from just one piece of rolled steel and are prefabricated, making them more environmentally friendly and reducing material usage during manufacturing.
Center web: The center web of different sizes of I-beams is usually thinner, which means it does not withstand as much force as H-beams.
Steel H-beam
Weight: Steel H beams have an average weight higher than I-beams, which means they can withstand greater forces in specific applications.
Span: H section steels can have spans of up to 100 meters.
Number of pieces: H shaped steels look like a single piece of steel, but they are made up of beveled edges that are joined together.
Centre web: The centre webs of h beam steel structures are thicker which means they are slightly stronger than I-beams.
