A572GR50 W24x131 W Shape Beam

A572GR50 h-section steel is a high-strength low-alloy niobium-vanadium structural steel with a carbon content of ≤0.20%, a silicon content of ≤0.40%, a manganese content of ≤1.50%, a phosphorus content of ≤0.04%, a sulfur content of ≤0.05%, and a niobium content between 0.005% and 0.05%.

The yield strength of A572GR50 h-beam metal is ≥345MPa, and the tensile strength is between 490 and 600MPa. It has high strength, good plasticity, toughness, fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance and welding performance.

Height: about 24.48 inches, about 621.792mm in millimeters.
Flange width: about 12.855 inches, or 326.517mm.
Cross-sectional area: 38.5 square inches, about 248.387 square centimeters.
Weight per foot: 131 pounds, about 195.92kg per meter.
Flange thickness: 0.96 inches, about 24.384mm.
Web thickness: 0.605 inches, about 15.367mm.
Moment of inertia Ix: 4020 inches⁴, about 1.673×10⁸ cubic millimeters.
Moment of inertia Iy: 340 inches⁴, about 1.415×10⁷ cubic millimeters.
Section modulus Sx: 329 inches³, about 5.391×10⁶ cubic millimeters.
Section modulus Sy: 53 inches³, about 8.686×10⁵ cubic millimeters.

Based on the material properties of A572GR50, the yield strength of W24x131 steel is not less than 345MPa, and the tensile strength is between 490-600MPa. It has good toughness and fatigue resistance, can withstand large loads and impacts, and is suitable for occasions with high requirements for structural strength and stability.

Construction field: commonly used in important load-bearing components of high-rise buildings, large commercial buildings, industrial plants, bridges and other structures.

Machinery manufacturing field: can be used to manufacture brackets and bases for large machinery and equipment to withstand various forces during the operation of the equipment.

Other fields: It is also widely used in some occasions that require high-strength structural support, such as large storage shelves, crane rails, etc.