Columns:
Cellular Beam Application Technology.

See Also: Columns Case Studies

Cellular columns become increasingly economical in tall single structures such as high bay warehouses and "Super Sheds".

High-bay columns are a particularly suitable application, where the increased inertia of a cellular beam is required for the large defl ections in the tall columns. In lower height columns the decision to use cellular columns is more likely to be driven by aesthetics than economy compared to plain universal beams. The initial reason to use any form of tapered column is likely to be one of aesthetics. However, once it is decided that a tapered column is appropriate, a cellular taper will be the most economical solution.