W24x68 W24x76 W24x84 Wide Flange H Beam
h beam material material characteristics
A36 h shaped steel Material: low carbon steel, yield strength ≥250MPa, excellent welding performance, suitable for static loads.
A992 h section steel Material: high strength low alloy steel, yield strength ≥345MPa, better fatigue resistance, suitable for dynamic loads.
Specifications
W24 means the nominal height is 24 inches (about 610mm), and the suffix number represents the unit length weight (pounds/foot).
W24x68 h section beam: 68 pounds/foot (about 101.2kg/m).
W24x76 h type beam: 76 pounds/foot (about 113.1kg/m).
W24x84 steel beam h: 84 lbs/ft (about 124.9kg/m).
Height: about 24 inches (610mm).
Flange width: W24 series is usually in the range of 8-12 inches (203-305mm).
Thickness: The web thickness is about 0.4-1.2 inches (10-30mm), and the flange thickness increases with the model.
Moment of inertia: W24x84 > W24x76 > W24x68, and the bending resistance increases successively.
Section modulus: positively correlated with weight, high-weight models are suitable for load-bearing structures with larger spans.
Application areas of h shape metal
High-rise buildings: used for large-span beams, columns and frame supports, especially W24x84 steel h profile is suitable for core tube structures.
Bridge Engineering: As the main beam or pier connector, A992 W24x76/W24x84 h profile steel has better fatigue resistance.
Industrial Equipment: Heavy machinery bases and port crane rail beams require high-strength materials such as A572GR50.
Special Scenarios: Nuclear power equipment brackets, power towers, etc., rely on the high stability and corrosion resistance of steel.
Selection comparison
| model | Unit weight (kg/m) | Applicable scenarios | Recommended materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| W24x68 w shape beam | 101.2 | Medium-sized plant beams, conventional equipment brackets | A36 (Economy) |
| W24x76 w flange beam | 113.1 | Large span building frames, medium load bridges | A992 (High-intensity dynamic) |
| W24x84 h beam wide flange | 124.9 | Super high-rise core structure, heavy industrial platform | A572GR50/A992 |
