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ASTM/ACI Standards A36 A572 A992 W Beam: Reliable Support for Roads, Bridges & Warehouses
| Item | Specification | Item | Specification |
| Material & Standard | ASTM A36 / A992 / A572 Grade 50 | Yield Strength | ≥ 345 MPa (meets North American structural steel requirements) |
| Dimensions | W6×9, W8×10, W12×30, W14×43, and other standard sizes available | Length | Standard stock lengths: 6 m / 12 m; custom lengths cut to your project specs |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Compliant with ASTM A6 (North American standard) & GB/T 11263 | Quality & Inspection | ISO 9001 certified; full SGS/BV third-party inspection reports available |
| Surface Treatment | Hot-dip galvanizing, anti-corrosion paint, or as customized to meet site conditions | Applications | Bridges, warehouses, industrial plants, commercial buildings, and residential structural framing |
Technical Data
ASTM A36/ASTM A992/ASTM A572 W-beam (or H-beam) Chemical Composition
| Steel grade | Carbon, max,% |
Manganese, % |
Phosphorus, max,% |
Sulfur, max,% |
Silicon, % |
|
| A36 | 0.26 | -- | 0.04 | 0.05 | ≤0.40 | |
| NOTE:Copper content is available when your order is specified. | ||||||
| Steel Grade | Carbon, max, % |
Manganese, % |
Silicon, max, % |
Vanadium, max, % |
Columbium, max, % |
Phosphorus, max, % |
Sulfur, max, % |
|
| ASTMA992 | 0.23 | 0.50 - 1.60 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.035 | 0.045 | |
| Item | Grade | Carbon,max, % |
Manganese,max, % |
Silicon,max, % |
Phosphorusmax, % |
Sulfur,max, % |
|
| A572 steel beams | 42 | 0.21 | 1.35 | 0.40 | 0.04 | 0.05 | |
| 50 | 0.23 | 1.35 | 0.40 | 0.04 | 0.05 | ||
| 55 | 0.25 | 1.35 | 0.40 | 0.04 | 0.05 | ||
ASTM A36/A992/A572 W-beam (or H-beam) Mechanical Property
| Steel Grade | Tensile strength, ksi[MPa] |
Yield pointmin, ksi[MPa] |
Elongation in 8 in.[200 mm],min,% |
Elongation in 2 in.[50 mm],min,% |
|
| A36 | 58-80 [400-550] | 36[250] | 20.00 | 21 | |
| Steel Grade | Tensile strength, ksi | Yield point, min, ksi | |
| ASTM A992 | 65 | 65 | |
| Item | Grade | Yield pointmin,ksi[MPa] | Tensile strength,min,ksi[MPa] | |
| A572 steel beams | 42 | 42[290] | 60[415] | |
| 50 | 50[345] | 65[450] | ||
| 55 | 55[380] | 70[485] | ||
ASTM A36 / A992 / A572 Wide Flange H-beam Sizes - W Beam
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Designation |
Dimensions | Static Parameters | |||||||
| Moment of Inertia | Section Modulus | ||||||||
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Imperial (in x lb/ft) |
Depthh (in) | Widthw (in) | Web Thicknesss (in) | Sectional Area(in2) | Weight(lb/ft) | Ix(in4) | Iy(in4) | Wx(in3) | Wy(in3) |
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W 27 x 178 |
27.8 | 14.09 | 0.725 | 52.3 | 178 | 6990 | 555 | 502 | 78.8 |
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W 27 x 161 |
27.6 | 14.02 | 0.660 | 47.4 | 161 | 6280 | 497 | 455 |
70.9 |
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W 27 x 146 |
27.4 | 14 | 0.605 | 42.9 | 146 | 5630 | 443 | 411 |
63.5 |
| W 27 x 114 | 27.3 | 10.07 | 0.570 | 33.5 | 114 | 4090 | 159 | 299 |
31.5 |
| W 27 x 102 | 27.1 | 10.02 | 0.515 | 30.0 | 102 | 3620 | 139 | 267 | 27.8 |
| W 27 x 94 | 26.9 | 10 | 0.490 | 27.7 | 94 | 3270 | 124 | 243 | 24.8 |
| W 27 x 84 | 26.7 | 9.96 | 0.460 | 24.8 | 84 | 2850 | 106 | 213 | 21.2 |
| W 24 x 162 | 25 | 13 | 0.705 | 47.7 | 162 | 5170 | 443 | 414 | 68.4 |
| W 24 x 146 | 24.7 | 12.9 | 0.650 | 43.0 | 146 | 4580 | 391 | 371 | 60.5 |
| W 24 x 131 | 24.5 | 12.9 | 0.605 | 38.5 | 131 | 4020 | 340 | 329 | 53.0 |
| W 24 x 117 | 24.3 | 12.8 | 0.55 | 34.4 | 117 | 3540 | 297 | 291 | 46.5 |
| W 24 x 104 | 24.1 | 12.75 | 0.500 | 30.6 | 104 | 3100 | 259 | 258 | 40.7 |
| W 24 x 94 | 24.1 | 9.07 | 0.515 | 27.7 | 94 | 2700 | 109 | 222 | 24.0 |
| W 24 x 84 | 24.1 | 9.02 | 0.470 | 24.7 | 84 | 2370 | 94.4 | 196 | 20.9 |
| W 24 x 76 | 23.9 | 9 | 0.440 | 22.4 | 76 | 2100 | 82.5 | 176 | 18.4 |
| W 24 x 68 | 23.7 | 8.97 | 0.415 | 20.1 | 68 | 1830 | 70.4 | 154 | 15.7 |
| W 24 x 62 | 23.7 | 7.04 | 0.430 | 18.2 | 62 | 1550 | 34.5 | 131 | 9.8 |
| W 24 x 55 | 23.6 | 7.01 | 0.395 | 16.2 | 55 | 1350 | 29.1 | 114 | 8.3 |
| W 21 x 147 | 22.1 | 12.51 | 0.720 | 43.2 | 147 | 3630 | 376 | 329 | 60.1 |
| W 21 x 132 | 21.8 | 12.44 | 0.650 | 38.8 | 132 | 3220 | 333 | 295 | 53.5 |
| W 21 x 122 | 21.7 | 12.39 | 0.600 | 35.9 | 122 | 2960 | 305 | 273 | 49.2 |
| W 21 x 111 | 21.5 | 12.34 | 0.550 | 32.7 | 111 | 2670 | 274 | 249 | 44.5 |
| W 21 x 101 | 21.4 | 12.29 | 0.500 | 29.8 | 101 | 2420 | 248 | 227 | 40.3 |
| W 21 x 93 | 21.6 | 8.42 | 0.580 | 27.3 | 93 | 2070 | 92.9 | 192 | 22.1 |
| W 21 x 83 | 21.4 | 8.36 | 0.515 | 24.3 | 83 | 1830 | 81.4 | 171 | 19.5 |
| W 21 x 73 | 21.2 | 8.3 | 0.455 | 21.5 | 73 | 1600 | 70.6 | 151 | 17.0 |
| W 21 x 68 | 21.1 | 8.27 | 0.430 | 20.0 | 68 | 1480 | 64.7 | 140 | 15.7 |
| W 21 x 62 | 21 | 8.24 | 0.400 | 18.3 | 62 | 1330 | 57.5 | 127 | 13.9 |
| W 21 x 57 | 21.1 | 6.56 | 0.405 | 16.7 | 57 | 1170 | 30.6 | 111 | 9.4 |
| W 21 x 50 | 20.8 | 6.53 | 0.380 | 14.7 | 50 | 984 | 24.9 | 94.5 | 7.6 |
| W 21 x 44 | 20.7 | 6.5 | 0.350 | 13.0 | 44 | 843 | 20.7 | 81.6 |
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Determining the right size for a W beam (also known as a Wide Flange Beam) is based not only on load calculations, but also on the type of structure, the span, and the design considerations. Various beam sizes and grades are used to accommodate for differing needs of use for safety and efficiency.
1. Building Construction(Light to Medium Structures)
Light commercial projects, small warehouses and houses of residence :
Suggested sizes: W4×13, W6×15, W8×21
Material Spec: ASTM A36
Price:Competitive
Features:Very bottom cost, good for light load and short span
These I beams can be used for floor joists, columns and second floor framing when you do not need them to support extreme load.
2. Industrial Buildings & Warehouses
rocksolid projects: Steel buildings of large-span and factory warehouse.
Sizes recommended: W10×33, W12×40, W14×48
Material Spec: ASTM A572 Gr.50 / A992
Features: Better strength to weight ratio, higher load capacity
They offer design versatility to support now-heavier roof systems, cranes, and wide-span layouts.
3. Infrastructure & Bridge Jobs
For bridges, highways And heavy infra-structure:
Suitable sizes: W18×60, W21×73, W24×84 and up
Material Spec: ASTM A572 Gr.50 / A992
Features: High Sect ion Modulus, Excellent Bending, Long-span Features
Increased Energy Absorbing: The capacity of large W beam is fundamental to hold substantial dynamic loads, traffic loads and weather elements.
4. Heavy industrial & specialized engineering
For oil & gas, power plants, and heavy structures:
Recommended sizes: W27, W30, W36 series (customized as needed)
Metal grade: ASTM A992 or superior-grade steel
Features: Max strength, durability under extreme loads and harsh environments
Such applications usually require special beam sizes, custom-engineered for each application with comprehensive structural calculations.
1) Branch Office - Spanish-speaking support, customs clearance assistance, etc.
2) Over 5,000 tons of stock in stock, with a wide variety of sizes
3) Inspected by authoritative organizations such as CCIC, SGS, BV, and TUV, with standard seaworthy packaging
Basic protective measures: First, wrap the entire roll of material with waterproof material (tarpaulin). Then, place 2-3 packets of desiccant inside each roll, and finally cover it with a heat-sealed rainproof tarpaulin.
Bundling: Use 12-16mm diameter steel straps for bundling, suitable for lifting equipment in US ports. Each bundle can bear a load of 2-3 tons.
Compliance labeling: Clearly indicate the material and specifications, customs code, batch number, and test report number in both English and Spanish.
For oversized H-beams (section height ≥ 800mm), the steel surface is coated with industrial anti-rust oil and wrapped with tarpaulin after drying.
Efficient logistics services chain, We have formed stable cooperation relations with the shipping company like MSK, MSC, COSCO.
We follow the ISO9001 quality management system standards in the entire process and adopt from packaging material selection to shipping vehicle dispatch the strict control system. It guarantees that H-beams from factory to delivery are intact, which creates a solid base for your project to run smoothly!
Q: What standard your H-beam follow for Central America?
A: H beam manufacture according to the ASTM A36, ASTM A572 GR 50 that recognized by Central America country. Furthermore, we could provide material that meet local requirement such as Mexico nom, for project need.
Q: What should delivery time is to panama?
A: From Tianjin Port to Panama Colón Free Trade Zone via sea 28~32days. Overall delivery time including production and customs clearance is around 40 to 50 days. For the urgent projects, there are fast production and delivery solutions as well.
Q: Could you help with the customs clearance?
A: Yes, we have partner who specialized in central american customs brokerage documentation, customs declaration, duty payment import process will be hassle free for the custom.
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