H Beam

H-beam steel is a type of high-efficiency and economical structural steel with a cross-section shaped like the capital letter "H," also known as wide-flange I-beam steel. Due to its excellent mechanical properties, structural stability, strong bending resistance, and high load-bearing capacity, it is widely used in modern steel structure projects such as high-rise buildings, large factories, and bridges.

H Beam Stanard

EN standard: EN10034-1993, EN10025-3-2004
Grade: S235, S275, S355, S235JR, S355J0, S355J2, S355JR
ASTM standard: ASTM A572/A572M, ASTM A336M

Grade: A36、A572、A992

PRODUCT PARAMETER
Standard	ASTM A6/DIN1025/EN10025/JIS G3192/JIS G3136
Grade	Gr.A/ B/ C/ D
Division	H Section/HEA/HEB/UC/UB
Sectional Area (cm²)	17.85-702.2
Length	5.8m/ 6m/ 11.8mm/ 12m or Customized
Usage	Steel structures/ steel beams/ bridges/ purlins
Surface	Add welders/ Galvanized/ Primed/Paint

H Beam Types

H-beams are classified according to the ratio of flange width to web height and specific applications: Wide-flange H-beams (HW)
Medium-flange H-beams (HM)
Narrow-flange H-beams (HN)

Other classifications:
By manufacturing method: Hot-rolled H-beams, welded H-beams.
By dimensional accuracy: Grade A (high accuracy), Grade B (normal accuracy).
By flange thickness: Thin-walled, medium-thick-walled, thick-walled.

H Beam Product Features

1. "H"-shaped Cross-section Design:

H Beam utilizes an "H"-shaped cross-section with wide flanges and equal-thickness webs, resulting in a higher section modulus and structural rigidity when subjected to vertical loads.

2. High Load-bearing Capacity and Bending Resistance:

The wide flanges and symmetrical structure maximize strength and stability. Compared to traditional I-beams, H Beam exhibits superior performance in bending and compressive loads.

3. Convenient Processing and Installation:

The parallel inner and outer surfaces of the flanges and the right-angled ends facilitate welding, connection, and on-site installation, reducing construction time and labor costs.

4. High Material Economy:

H Beam's high cross-sectional mechanical properties allow it to maintain high strength while reducing material usage, saving costs and weight for projects.

Advantages of H Beam

H-beams possess strong bending resistance, and their parallel flange surfaces simplify connection, processing, and installation. Furthermore, under the same cross-sectional load, hot-rolled H-beam structures are 15%-20% lighter than traditional steel structures. They can be processed into T-beams and cellular beams, which can be combined to form various cross-sectional shapes to meet engineering design and fabrication needs.

They are widely used in large-scale buildings requiring high load-bearing capacity and good cross-sectional stability, as well as in bridges, ships, lifting and transport machinery, equipment foundations, supports, and foundation piles, with demand increasing daily.