10 Types of Column used in Construction

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1. Rectangular or Square column

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2. Circular column

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3. L Shape column

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4. T Shape column

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5. V Shape column

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6. Timber Column

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7. Brick Column

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8. Steel Column

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9. Composite Column

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10. Spiral Column

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10 Types of Column used in Construction

1. Rectangular or Square column

This are mostly used column in building provide only if the shape of the room is square and rectangular.

2. Circular column

They mostly used for pilling and elevation of building also in bridges.

3. L Shape column

A framed structure can use an L-shaped column as a corner column.

4. T Shape column

This type of column are used in bridges pullers depending on design requirement.

5. V Shape column

This type of column are used mainly for architectural design purpose

6. Timber Column

By creating a sense of space, they provide an aesthetic appearance.

7. Brick Column

they provide reinforcement with concrete to increase strength.

8. Steel Column

mainly used in steel structure as warehouse Indore shipyard.

mainly used in steel structure as warehouse Indore shipyard.

9. Composite Column

it is used as mixing of various combination like structural steel and concrete.

it is used as mixing of various combination like structural steel and concrete.

10. Spiral Column

The main bar placed in a circle & the ties placed in spiral, mainly used in pilling

The main bar placed in a circle & the ties placed in spiral, mainly used in pilling