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Technical GuideFebruary 28, 2025

How to Choose the Right Structural Steel for Your Project

Selecting the correct structural steel section is about balancing load requirements, span, connection detailing and cost. Universal beams excel at carrying bending loads over long spans, while universal columns are optimised for axial compression.

Hollow structural sections offer excellent torsional resistance and a clean architectural appearance, making them popular in exposed steelwork. Channels and angles are ideal for secondary framing, bracing and support brackets.

Always confirm the grade — S275 and S355 are the most common in the region — and request mill certification. Our technical team is happy to review your drawings and recommend the most efficient and economical section schedule.

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