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Wide Flange Steel H-Beam for Structural Construction

H-beam, also known as wide flange beam or universal beam (UB), is a structural steel section with an H-shaped cross-section consisting of two parallel flanges connected by a vertical web . This design provides an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making H-beams ideal for load-bearing applications in construction and industrial projects. The parallel flange surfaces simplify connections and fabrication compared to traditional I-beams with tapered flanges.

    Specification

    Parameter Range / Options
    Section Height (H) 100 mm – 1000 mm
    Flange Width (B) 50 mm – 600 mm
    Web Thickness (t1) 3.2 mm – 32 mm
    Flange Thickness (t2) 5 mm – 40 mm
    Length 6 m – 12 m (custom lengths available)

    Material Standards

    Material Type

    Standard

    Common Grades

    Carbon Steel ASTM A36 A36 (general structural)
    ASTM A572 Grade 50, Grade 60 (high strength)
    EN 10025 S235JR, S275JR, S355JR/J0/J2
    JIS G3101 SS400, SM490
    GB/T 1591 Q235B, Q355B
    High Strength EN 10025 S420, S460 (high yield)
    Stainless Steel ASTM A276 / A484 304/L, 316/L

    Surface Treatments

    Natural / Black Finish: Mill scale surface, as-rolled condition

    Shot Blasting: Clean surface for painting or inspection

    Primed / Painted: Shop-applied primer coating

    Hot-Dip Galvanizing: Zinc coating for corrosion protection

    Custom Coatings: Epoxy, 3LPE, or other anti-corrosion systems

    Applications

    Building Construction – H-beams serve as primary structural elements in high-rise buildings, stadiums, shopping malls, and industrial facilities. Wide flange sections are typically used as columns, while narrow flange sections function as beams and girders .

    Bridge Engineering – Used in highway bridges, pedestrian walkways, and railway structures where high load capacity and span lengths are required .

    Industrial Structures – Essential for factory frameworks, equipment supports, crane runways, and heavy machinery bases .

    Infrastructure Projects – Employed in tunnels, ports, docks, and transportation hubs requiring robust structural support.

    Marine and Offshore – Stainless steel H-beams provide corrosion resistance for coastal facilities, piers, and offshore platforms .

    Piling Applications – H-piles are driven deep into ground for foundation support in soft soil conditions .

    Mining and Energy – Used in mining facilities, power plants, and renewable energy structures including solar panel mounting frames and wind tower foundations.

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