Vertiports for drones and eVTOLs require H-beams balancing lightness and load capacity:
Compact Sizing:
Slim H-beams (e.g., HN120×60) with 5mm web thickness minimize weight while supporting 20 kN/m² for aircraft parking. Singapore's Seletar vertiport uses these beams to fit 10 eVTOLs in a 500㎡ footprint.
Dynamic Load Handling:
H-beams with reinforced flanges (100mm width) absorb takeoff/landing vibrations. Dubai's Jebel Ali vertiport employs HEA160 beams to withstand 5-ton eVTOLs, reducing structural fatigue by 30%.
Modular Compatibility:
Standard 4m lengths of HN150×75 beams enable quick reconfiguration for different aircraft sizes. Germany's Cologne vertiport reconfigured its layout 40% faster using bolted connections.