w16x36 hot rolled american standard size h beam
W16x36 is a specification of American standard wide flange steel (W-shaped steel for short), which is a commonly used cross-section form in steel structures. "W16" means that the web height is about 16 inches (about 406.4 mm), and "36" means that the weight per foot is about 36 pounds (about 53.6 kg/m).
Common materials of W16x36 h section steel
A36 carbon structural steel (most commonly used)
Chemical composition: carbon (C) ≤0.26%, manganese (Mn) 0.6-0.9%, silicon (Si) ≤0.4%, phosphorus (P) ≤0.04%, sulfur (S) ≤0.05%.
Mechanical properties: yield strength ≥250 MPa, tensile strength 400-550 MPa, elongation ≥20%, with good plasticity and weldability.
A992 high-performance structural steel (high-strength version)
Yield strength ≥345 MPa, tensile strength ≥450 MPa, suitable for scenarios with higher strength requirements.
Other materials: such as A572 low-alloy high-strength steel, etc., need to be selected according to specific engineering specifications.
W16x36 wide flange beam specifications, dimensions and weight
Specific dimensions (based on ASTM A6/A6M standards)
| project | Dimensions (inches) | Dimensions (mm) | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web height (h) | 15.75 | 400.1 | Vertical distance between the inside of the flanges |
| Flange width (b) | 6.72 | 170.7 | Horizontal distance between the outer sides of the flanges |
| Web thickness (tw) | 0.36 | 9.1 | Thickness of web |
| Flange thickness (tf) | 0.61 | 15.5 | Average thickness of flange |
| Cross-sectional area (A) | 10.6 | 6839 | Unit: Square inches / Square millimeters |
Weight
Weight per foot: 36 pounds (about 53.6 kg/m).
Weight per meter: about 53.6 kg (calculated as: 36 lb/ft × 1.4882 kg/m ≈ 53.6 kg/m).
W16x36 h beam wide flange Application areas
Building structure: secondary beams, frame beams or secondary columns of multi-story buildings, bearing floor loads or wall loads; supporting structures of industrial plants and warehouses, such as purlins, joists, etc.
Bridge engineering: beams or secondary load-bearing components of small bridges, used in conjunction with other large steel sections.
Machinery and equipment support: bases, brackets of heavy machinery and equipment, or frame structures of industrial platforms.
Temporary structures: load-bearing components in temporary projects such as scaffolding and formwork support systems.
