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Structural A36 Steel Wide Flange Beam W21x57

May 22, 2025 Leave a message

Structural A36 Steel Wide Flange Beam W21x57

 

W21x57 H-shaped steel is a US standard H-shaped steel. The "W" in the model number stands for Wide Flange, "21" means the section height is 21 inches (about 533.4 mm), and "57" means the unit length weight is 57 pounds per foot (about 84.4 kg/m). This steel is named because its cross-sectional shape is similar to the English letter "H" and has superior mechanical properties and structural strength.

 

 

The significant features of W21x57 h shaped steel


High strength-to-weight ratio: optimized cross-sectional design, light weight but strong bearing capacity.
Strong bending resistance: wide and parallel flanges, thin webs, excellent performance when subjected to bending, pressure and eccentric loads.
Convenient construction: right-angle design is easy to install and connect, suitable for a variety of engineering needs.
Cost saving: Compared with ordinary I-beams, it can reduce the use of materials and save 10% to 40% of metal.

 

 

Main Specifications of W21x57 steel beam h


Cross-section height: 21 inches (about 533.4 mm).
Unit weight: 57 pounds per foot (about 84.4 kg per meter).
Material: Common materials include A36 h beam material, A572GR50 h beam profile material and A992 h section beam material, which have good mechanical properties and chemical stability.

 

 

Application fields of W21x57 h section beam


Architecture and structural engineering: used as load-bearing components such as beams and columns.
Bridge engineering: suitable for supporting structures of large-span bridges.
Industrial facilities: such as petrochemical equipment, power facilities and port conveyor belt supports.
Machinery manufacturing: used for frame structures and beam supports.
Other fields: including underground engineering support structures, shipbuilding, etc.

 

 

Summary


W21x57 h shaped steel is an efficient and economical structural steel with the advantages of high strength, strong bending resistance and convenient construction. It is widely used in buildings, bridges and industrial facilities. When purchasing, you need to select appropriate specifications and materials based on actual needs, and choose reliable suppliers to ensure project quality and safety.

 

GNEE is an H-beam supplier with 18 years of production experience. The h type beam we provide is strictly produced in accordance with the standards, has passed the quality certification, can provide quality certificates, and accept third-party testing. We support multi-specification and multi-brand H-beam customization. If you have customization needs for profile steel, angle steel, and channel steel, please contact us!

 

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