A steel beam is a horizontal structural member that supports loads primarily through bending, whereas a steel column is a vertical structural member that supports loads primarily through compression.
A steel beam is a horizontal structural member that supports loads primarily in bending, while a steel column is a vertical structural member that primarily supports loads in compression.
A steel beam is a horizontal structural element used to support loads across a span, while a steel column is a vertical structural element used to support loads and transfer them to the foundation.