S460M Steel Beam H

S460M steel h beam is a high strength low alloy structural steel as specified in European standard EN 10025-4. The "S" stands for structural steel, the "460" indicates a minimum yield strength of 460 MPa (megapascals) and the "M" indicates that it is thermomechanically rolled.

Physical properties of S460M h section steel

Cross section: H has two parallel flanges connected by a central web to form an "H" shape. The flanges can be wide (HW), medium (HM) or narrow (HN).
Density: Approximately 7850 kg/m³ (structural steel standard).
Sizes: GNEE is available in a variety of sizes, typically from 100 mm to 1000 mm in height, with flange width and thickness customizable to project requirements.

Advantages of S460M H section steel

High strength to weight ratio: allows for lighter structures, reducing overall material usage and foundation loads.
Cost effectiveness: requires less steel than lower strength grades, reducing construction costs.
Weldability: Good weldability using conventional methods, thicker sections require preheating to prevent cracking.
Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of structural applications due to balanced properties.

S460M h shaped steel vs. other grades

S355 h beam structure: S460M h section beam has a higher yield strength (460 MPa vs. 355 MPa) which can reduce the weight of structural sections by 10-35%.
S460N structural h beam: S460M (thermomechanically rolled) has a finer grain structure than S460N (normalized) for better toughness and weldability.
S690 structural steel h beam: S460M is lower in strength (460 MPa vs. 690 MPa) but is more cost effective and easier to manufacture for general use.

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