S690 Universal Beam (UB) and Universal Column (UC) are both structural steel profiles used in construction, but they serve different purposes and have different characteristics. Here is a comparison between the two:

Universal Beam (UB): – Typically has wider flanges and deeper webs.
– Mainly used for spanning distances and supporting loads in horizontal applications.

Universal Column (UC): – Flange width and depth are more equal, similar to a square or rectangular profile.
– Designed primarily for vertical load-bearing applications.

Universal Beam (UB): Floor systems: Commonly used in floor systems, roofs and bridges with large bending moments.
Lateral Bracing: Often used to provide lateral support to other structural elements.

Universal Column (UC): Vertical Structure: Columns used in buildings, bridges, and other structures requiring vertical load bearing.
Frame Structure: A key component in a frame structure that provides vertical stability and support.

Universal Beam (UB): – Designed to resist bending and shear forces, making it suitable for long spans.

Universal Column (UC): – Designed to carry axial loads and moments, providing resistance to buckling and compression.

S690 Steel: Both UB and UC profiles can be made of S690 high-strength steel, with a minimum yield strength of 690 MPa.
– This reduces weight while maintaining high load-bearing capacity, making it suitable for demanding applications.

Universal Beam (UB): – Design must be able to withstand bending moments and lateral torsional buckling.

Universal Column (UC): – Stability under axial loads, buckling and vertical loads must be considered.

– UB and UC profiles made of S690 steel require careful welding practice due to their high strength.
– Preheating and post-weld heat treatment may be required to prevent cracks and ensure structural integrity.

– The use of S690 steel in UB and UC can save material by reducing the cross-section size while maintaining performance, ultimately reducing the cost of large projects.

S690 Universal beams and columns are an important part of modern architecture, and each type of beam or column has a specific structural role. The choice between them depends on the application requirements – beams for horizontal spans and columns for vertical supports.