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hot rolled steel beam W14x455 material h steel
The naming of W14x455 h shaped steel follows the American ASTM standard, where: W stands for wide flange steel; 14 stands for the nominal height (depth) of the steel, in inches, which is about 14 inches; 455 stands for the weight per foot of length, in pounds (lb/ft), which is 455 pounds/foot.
The mechanical properties of W14x455 h steel profile depend on the steel grade used, and common materials include ASTM A36 structural steel beam, A992 steel beam or A572, etc. W14x455 h section steel is usually produced by hot rolling process, where the steel billet is rolled at high temperature to ensure material uniformity and surface quality. Compared with welded H-shaped steel, hot rolled steel has lower residual stress and better structural stability.
Application scenarios of W14x455 h shape metal
Building structure: main beams or columns of high-rise buildings and large-span workshops.
Bridge engineering: bridge beams that bear heavy loads.
Industrial equipment: The basic structure that supports heavy machinery.
Earthquake-resistant design: It is preferred in earthquake-prone areas due to its high toughness and stability.
Compared with the lighter W14 series (such as W14x90, weighing 90 lb/ft), the W14x455 h beam section has significantly higher load-bearing capacity, but the weight and cost are also increased. Compared with larger models (such as W36 series), W14x455 is more flexible in small and medium-sized projects.
Advantages of W14x455 steel h profile
High load-bearing capacity: reasonable cross-sectional design and excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
Construction efficiency: easy to machine, connect and install, suitable for all-weather construction.
Structural stability: strong resistance to vibration and impact, suitable for extreme environments.
Space saving: compared with concrete structures, the small cross-sectional area can increase the effective use area.




















