W24x162 W-Beams at 30' lengths
W24x162 is the American standard wide flange H-beam (W series), where "24" means the section height is about 24 inches (610mm), and "162" represents the theoretical weight of 162 pounds per foot (about 241kg/m).
W24x162 steel beam section size
Height: about 610mm;
Flange width: about 324mm;
Web thickness: about 12.75mm (may be slightly different from the actual production standard);
Flange thickness: about 26.4mm.
Moment of inertia and section modulus: The wide flange design makes it excellent in bending resistance and is suitable for high load scenarios. The moment of inertia (Ix) is about 5.3×10⁶ mm⁴, and the section modulus (Sx) is ≥8.5×10⁴ mm³.
W24x162 h shaped steel beam Material properties
Chemical composition (taking ASTM A992 as an example)
C (carbon): 0.27-0.35%;
Mn (manganese): 0.80-1.10%;
Si (silicon): 0.93-1.20%;
S/P (sulfur/phosphorus): ≤0.025%;
Cr (chromium): 0.75-1.20%.
Mechanical properties
Yield strength: ≥345MPa;
Tensile strength: ≥450MPa;
Elongation: ≥18%;
Its strength and toughness are balanced, suitable for dynamic load environments.
W24x162 steel h profile Application areas
Building structure: Used for frame beams and columns of large-span industrial plants and high-rise buildings to optimize space utilization and seismic performance.
Heavy machinery: As a crane track beam or equipment support frame, it carries the operating load of heavy equipment.
Bridge Engineering: Applicable to bridge main beams or pier structures, and the overall stability is improved through high-strength design.
W24x162 H-beam processing and maintenance
Processing characteristics: The flange has high internal and external parallelism, which is convenient for cutting, welding and bolting; standardized dimensions simplify the node design with other components.
Anti-corrosion maintenance: The surface rust needs to be checked regularly. It is recommended to use galvanizing or epoxy coating for anti-corrosion treatment in humid environments.
