American Wide Flange Beams W Beam w27x161

W27x161 H-beam is an American standard H-beam, which is an economical section steel and is widely used in buildings, bridges, industrial equipment and other fields. Its cross-sectional shape is similar to the English letter "H". It consists of upper and lower flanges and a middle web. It has the characteristics of light structure, high strength and excellent bending resistance.

W27x161 wide flange h beam Specifications
Height: 27.4 inches
Width: 16.8 inches
Web thickness: 16.8 inches
Flange thickness: 27.4 inches
Weight: Approximately 4300 kg per meter (may vary slightly depending on the specific material and size).

W27x161 structural h beam Material
W27x161 w flange beam is usually made of A36 carbon structural steel, which has good welding and machining properties and is suitable for most construction and industrial uses.

W27x161 h beam use
Building structure: used for load-bearing components such as beams and columns.
Bridge engineering: as a supporting structure for bridges.
Industrial facilities: such as petrochemical equipment, power equipment, mechanical equipment frames, etc.
Other uses: including steel piles in underground projects, shipbuilding, beam supports for cars and trains, etc.

W27x161 h type beam Performance characteristics
Strong bending resistance: The wide flange and thin web of H-beam make it have excellent bending resistance in all directions.
Cost saving: Compared with ordinary I-beam, H-beam can save 10%-40% of metal materials.
Convenient construction: easy to assemble and weld, reducing construction time.
High strength-to-weight ratio: Under the same unit weight, the bearing capacity of H-beam is better than that of ordinary I-beam.