W8x48 Steel Structure Welding Universal H-Beam

W8x48 steel beam h model identification
American standard naming rules: "W" means wide flange profile, "8" means waist height 8 inches (converted to about 203mm), "48" means weight per foot 48 pounds (converted to about 71.5kg/m).

W8x48 h type steel beam cross-sectional dimensions
Waist height (H): 216mm | Leg width (B): 206mm
Waist thickness (tw): 10.2mm | Leg thickness (tf): 17.4mm.
Theoretical weight: 71 kg/m (slightly different for different materials).

W8x48 h type beam common materials
A572GR50 material h beam: high-strength low-alloy steel, yield strength ≥345MPa, suitable for heavy-duty structures.
A992 metal h beam material: low-alloy structural steel, excellent comprehensive mechanical properties, strong corrosion resistance, mostly used in bridges and high-rise buildings.
A36 h section steel Material: Carbon structural steel, low cost, suitable for general load-bearing scenarios.

ASTM A6/A6M: General production specification for American standard H-shaped steel.
ASTM A992: Special standard for low-alloy structural steel.

W8x48 h shaped iron beam Application field
Building structure: load-bearing columns and truss beams in high-rise buildings; industrial plants and bridge support frames.
Machinery and ships: large equipment bases, ship bulkhead structures.
Other scenarios: transmission towers, rail transit brackets, offshore platform components

W8x48 h shaped steel beam Comparative advantages
Bending performance: The H-shaped cross-section design optimizes stress distribution, and the bending resistance is significantly better than ordinary I-beams.

Convenient construction: Standardized dimensions facilitate cutting and welding, shortening construction period.
Economical: High strength-to-weight ratio, saving material costs by about 15%~20%