As building height increases cellular columns become increasingly more economical as compared to universal columns.

Parallel Flange Columns                                                                                                                                                                                                      High-bay columns in today's 'super-sheds' are a particular suitable application, where the increased inertia of cellular beams will minimize the deflection of the tall column. Cellular columns are most efficient in cases where the axial loads are small, such as gable columns, portal legs, wind posts and valley columns.                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tapered Flange Columns                                                                                                                                                                                                       The initial decision to use any form of tapered column is most likely to be influenced by aesthetics. But once a decision has been made to use tapered columns, a cellular column would be the most economical solution. There are no restrictions on the shape of the taper and cell diameters  can be uniform or can vary in proportion with the degree of the taper.