The knowledge of the day! Do you know how H-beams and I-beams are used differently? Keep reading and we will help you answer this important question. In the construction industry, many people still cannot explain this information properly. Steel beams are extremely important to understand because they support heavy loads. H-Beam vs. I-Beam What is an H-Beam? H-beams are shaped like an H. H-beam is a structural beam made of rolled steel. It is incredibly strong. It gets its name because it looks like a capital H over its cross section. What is an I-Beam? An l -beam is shaped like an I. The I...