In architecture and building construction, pillar refers to any isolated, vertical structural member such as a pier, column, or post. A beam is a structural element that is capable of bearing load principally by resisting against bending.
Columns are used for structural reinforcement, much like beams. Columns are, basically, vertical structures transmit the compressive loads. They can move loads to the foundations and soil below from the slab and beams. Columns should be positioned uniformly on all floors for the most efficient support, if possible.
A pillar is a particular structure which may also used to refer to a column. The term column, however, can be used in many different contexts to represent a lot of things. A column may refer to a series of vertically represented cells in a chart, table, or a spreadsheet. The standard way of connecting beams to columns is to provide moment transfer through full penetration butt welds between the beam flanges and column flanges strong axis connections or continuity plates weak axis connections , and to provide shear transfer through the beam web connection.
A column may also be nonstructural, used for a decorative purpose or as a freestanding monument. Even though columns originated from Greece, the Romans suited them to their tastes and architectural liking.
Roman columns were purely for decoration, unlike Greek columns that were used to support their buildings and temples. The most characteristic element of Classical architecture is the pillar, and this page gives some examples of pillar sculpture, ranging from the 17th century through to the end of the Victorian era.
Each row is identified by a number. For example, the first row has an index 1, the second — 2 and the last — But on the downside, they have high maintenance costs, are less resistant to fire, and are difficult to maneuver. But at the end of the day, the final selection of material is usually based on cost, size, and functional purpose.
The dimension of a beam is directly proportional to its load-bearing properties. The thicker the beam, the bigger the load it can carry without failing. By now, you should have a good idea of what a column is. A column is a vertical structural member intended to transfer compressive load. To give a basic example, consider a four-legged table. The four legs of the table can be seen as columns. And the weights of the wooden slab and objects on the table are transferred to the legs, which in turn transfers them to the floor as compression.
If you transfer this idea to a tall building, the columns at the bottom floor help carry the cumulative weight of all the floors above it. To attain the best load distribution, columns should be spaced consistently throughout all floors.
But sometimes, the proposed architectural design on a structure might put practical limitations in following this rule. Steel columns can be classified into three types. They are C-section, I-section, and hollow section. When designing the columns of a new building, the structural engineer considers several things. Based on the resulting values, the structural engineer determines the ideal material, size, and shape. Without beams and columns, structures would be unable to stand uprightly.
Melton Classics offers a wide variety of support columns for load bearing applications in a wide array of materials, designs and sizes to provide you the ideal structural support columns for your design, application and budget. All the columns listed to the left of this page can be used for weight bearing dead load support applications based on loads determined by your structural engineer. Please see our load bearing charts for each of our structural support column products for estimated load bearing values by diameter and product type.
For live load applications, applications where uplift and shear may be involved, or applications where the load exceeds our estimated guidelines, we recommend that you consult with a structural engineer for assistance with steel or wood structural columns to meet your structural and load bearing application needs. Ask them about the use of products such as a Simpson Tie Rod for uplift protection, and other ways to meet your structural needs while still allowing you to reduce time and labor by using a one piece column rather than using a non-load bearing column cover.
Please contact one of our Architectural Column Specialists for assistance with your support columns as soon as possible in the planning process. If it is determined that your application requires a column cover, we may be able to save you significant time and labor expenses if we can assist you with application techniques and product selection early enough in the planning process.
For projects where you may need a column cover, column wrap, or lally column cover, please refer to our column covers section. All of our Melton Classics architectural columns can be provided as column covers, or split columns for wrapping and beautifying your structural steel or wood members.
For a free consultation and quotation on your structural support column needs call one of our experienced Architectural Column Specialists at
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