News - HEA & HEB Steel Beams: Properties, Applications, and Selection Guide

Construction steel beams Construction Steel beams are among the most widely used elements in construction with beams without any doubts in necessity for building of houses, bridges, industrial facilities and so on. HEA beams and HEB beams are the most common European beam profile, due to its strength, adaptability and application in a variety of different steel constructions.

What are HEA and HEB beam?

HEA Beams
Unlike HEB, HEA beams are a kind of European wide flange beam with much thinner flanges. They are intended to give an optimum in weight vs. strength for medium duty use.

HEB Beams
The flanges in HEB profiles are thicker and the beam is larger than that in the HEA beam. They are suitable for heavy-duty applications including industrial warehouses, long-span constructions, and bridges.

Key Mechanical Properties

Property	HEA Beam	HEB Beam
Flange Thickness	Thinner	Thicker
Web Thickness	Medium	Thicker
Weight per Meter	Lighter	Heavier
Load-Bearing Capacity	Moderate	High
Bending Resistance	Moderate	High

Note: Both HEA and HEB beams comply with EN 10034 standards and are made from high-quality structural steel such as S235JR, S275JR, or S355JR.

Advantages of HEA & HEB – Beams

Beams HEA steeel beams are often used for residential and commercial applications.

High Structural Strength – Is designed to be used as load-bearing material in both vertical and horizontal directions.

Flexible Design – Numerous dimensions available to satisfy many architectural and engineering demands.

Sturdy – Great resistance to deformation and long fatigue life if well-treated.

Workability – They can be cut, welded, and drilled with ease, which make them perfect for customized steel structures.

Typical Uses

Factoires and Warehouses

Highway bridges and overpasses

Multi-story building frameworks

Support for heavy machinery

Structural reinforcement of existing buildings

How to Choose Between HEA and HEB

For light to medium loads and where weight savings importance, select HEA beams.

Opt for HEB beams in heavy load cases or where the span is large or the bending moment is expected to be high.

When deciding on a selection, be sure to consider the local structural codes, your load demands, and what beams are available.

HEA and HEB steel beams play a crucial role in construction today, providing building elements that are versatile, strong and long-lasting. Choosing the right type guarantees the safety of a structure, cost efficiency and the success of a project. Royal Steel Group has HEA and HEB beams in different dimensions and steel grades for your engineering and building requirements.

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Post time: Jan-28-2026