ASTM A992 w18x158 w18x192 wf steel beam structural
A992 h shaped steel material
Chemical composition
Carbon (C): 0.15-0.20%
Silicon (Si): 0.15-0.50%
Manganese (Mn): 1.00-1.65%
Phosphorus (P): ≤0.035%
Sulfur (S): ≤0.035%
Vanadium (V): optional addition to improve strength and toughness
Mechanical properties
Yield strength: 345 MPa (50 ksi)
Tensile strength: 450 MPa (65 ksi)
Elongation: 18%
Advantages: higher strength and lower weight, suitable for scenes with high strength requirements such as high-rise buildings and bridges; good welding performance, easy to construct; good economy, often used to replace A572Gr50 and A36 materials.
W18x158 steel wide flange beam
Cross-section dimensions
Height (H): 18 inches (about 457.2 mm)
Web thickness (tw): 0.5 inches (about 12.7 mm)
Flange thickness (tf): 0.5 inches (about 12.7 mm)
Flange width (bf): 7 inches (about 177.8 mm)
Weight: about 158 pounds/foot (about 237.8 kg/m)
Performance
Yield strength: 345 MPa
Tensile strength: 450 MPa
Elongation: 18%
Application scenarios: Suitable for medium-loaded building structures, such as beams and columns in industrial plants; in bridge construction, used for main beams or supporting structures.
W18x192 wide flange h beam
Cross-section dimensions
Height (H): 18 inches (about 457.2 mm)
Web thickness (tw): 0.625 inches (about 15.88 mm)
Flange thickness (tf): 0.625 inches (about 15.88 mm)
Flange width (bf): 8 inches (about 203.2 mm)
Weight: about 192 pounds/foot (about 287.8 kg/m)
Performance
Yield strength: 345 MPa
Tensile strength: 450 MPa
Elongation: 18%
Application scenarios: Suitable for building structures with higher loads, such as support beams for high-rise buildings; in bridge construction, used for support structures of main beams or box beams.
Differences between A992 and A572Gr50
Alloy elements such as vanadium are added to the chemical composition of A992 to improve strength and toughness.
A992 is more suitable for scenarios with high strength requirements, while A572Gr50 is more economical.
Differences between A992 and A36
A992 has higher yield strength and tensile strength, and is suitable for structures with higher loads.
A36 is a lower material cost, but has lower strength, and is mostly used in general buildings.
