What is American Wide Flange Beams W16X31
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W16x31 h beam basic parameters and specifications
Model identification
"W" stands for wide flange steel, "16" stands for nominal height (inches), and "31" stands for weight per foot (pounds/foot).
Sectional dimensions (calculated based on similar models)
Flange width: about 203mm (corresponding to the flange width parameter of W8x31).
Web thickness: about 7.2mm, flange thickness about 11mm (calculated based on the thickness ratio of W8x31).
Theoretical weight: about 46.1kg/m (calculated according to the density and model naming rules of American standard H-beam).
W16x31 h section steel Common materials
A36 carbon structural steel: suitable for general building structures.
A572 GR50 high-strength low-alloy steel: yield strength ≥345MPa, used in scenes with high load requirements.
A992 building structural steel: specially designed for building frames, with excellent comprehensive performance.
Implementation standard: ASTM A6/A6M (American standard steel general standard).
W16x31 h beam wide flange Product features
1. High bending strength and lateral stiffness, suitable for use as beams or columns.
2. Good weldability and processability, easy to cut and connect on site
3. If special environment is required (such as humid and corrosive media), weathering steel materials such as A588 can be selected.
W16x31 wide flange beam Application field
Building structure: load-bearing frame and support structure for industrial plants and high-rise buildings.
Bridge engineering: as main beam or cross beam, it meets the large span load-bearing requirements.
Machinery manufacturing: suitable for heavy equipment base, crane rails, etc.
Other scenarios: such as transmission towers, ship deck supports, etc.
