A36 Wide Flange Beams W8X18 W8X21 W8X24
A36 structural steel h beam size comparison
W8X18: Section height is about 203mm, flange width is about 102mm, web thickness is about 6.4mm, and flange thickness is about 10.2mm.
W8X21: Section height is about 210mm, flange width is about 134mm, web thickness is about 6.4mm, and flange thickness is about 10.2mm.
W8X24: Section height is about 201mm, flange width is about 165mm, web thickness is about 6.2mm, and flange thickness is about 10.2mm.
A36 structural h beam theoretical weight comparison
W8X18: The theoretical weight per meter is about 18 pounds (about 8.16kg/m).
W8X21: The theoretical weight per meter is about 21 pounds (about 9.53kg/m).
W8X24: The theoretical weight per meter is about 24 pounds (about 10.89kg/m).
Comparison of application scenarios of A36 h beam structure
W8X18: Suitable for some occasions where the bearing capacity is not high, the space is limited, and the self-weight of the structure needs to be reduced, such as the secondary beams of some light buildings, the supporting structure of small equipment, etc.
W8X21: Commonly used for beams, columns and other components in general building structures, which can meet common building load requirements and achieve a good balance between economy and structural performance.
W8X24: More suitable for building structures with higher requirements for bearing capacity, such as the main load-bearing beams of large commercial buildings and industrial plants, and some bridge structures with strict requirements on structural stiffness.
