structural steel h beam W24x84 W24x94
W24x84 h beam steel structure
Depth (d): 24.1 inches (about 612 mm)
Flange width (bf): 9.02 inches (about 229 mm)
Flange thickness (tf): 0.770 inches (about 19.6 mm)
Web thickness (tw): 0.470 inches (about 11.9 mm)
Cross-sectional area (A): 24.7 square inches (about 159 cm²)
Weight per meter: 125.3 kg/m (84 lbs/ft)
W24x94 h section steel beams
Depth (d): 24.3 inches (about 617 mm)
Flange width (bf): 9.07 inches (about 230 mm)
Flange thickness (tf): 0.875 inches (about 22.2 mm)
Web thickness (tw): 0.515 inches (about 13.1 mm)
Cross-sectional area (A): 27.7 square inches (about 179 cm²)
Weight per meter: 140.2 kg/m (94 lbs/ft)
Comparative analysis: W24x94 h-shaped beam has larger flange thickness, web thickness and cross-sectional area than W24x84 h-shaped iron beam, so it has higher weight and load-bearing capacity; the depth and flange width of the two are slightly different, and they belong to the same W24 series, which makes them easy to use interchangeably in design.
The mechanical properties of W24x84 h-shaped steel beam and W24x94 h-type beam depend on the material of the steel used. Common materials include:
A36 steel beam: Yield strength ≥ 36 ksi (about 248 MPa), suitable for general structures.
A572 Grade 50 h beam: Yield strength ≥ 50 ksi (about 345 MPa), higher strength.
A992 beam steel: Yield strength 50-65 ksi (about 345-450 MPa), commonly used material in modern buildings, with excellent strength and toughness.
Due to the excellent strength-to-weight ratio and cross-sectional stability, W24x84 steel beam h and W24x94 h profile steel are widely used in the following fields:
Building structure: used as beams, columns or frame members, commonly found in high-rise buildings and industrial plants.
Bridge engineering: supporting bridge main beams or beams, bearing vibration and impact loads.
Machinery manufacturing: used for heavy equipment frames or supporting structures of transport machinery.
Seismic design: H-shaped steel performs well in earthquake-prone areas with less damage.
W24x84 h beam profile is suitable for medium load scenarios and saves material costs.
W24x94 h steel profile is suitable for high load or long span structures, providing higher safety and stability.
