Universal Columns (UCs) are steel sections with a characteristic "H" shape, providing them with high strength and rigidity. They are distinguished by their wider flanges compared to Universal Beams, which makes them especially suitable for use as columns where axial load capacity is critical. UCs exhibit excellent mechanical properties, including high compressive strength, making them capable of supporting substantial vertical loads. The design of UCs ensures stability against buckling under axial loads and offers resistance to bending moments.
These sections are cost effective flexible and are superior in term of strength efficiency higher axial and bending load bearing capacities as per various Indian and international standard.