What size is a W30X292 beam?
A W30X292 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. The height and width of the section are 32 in (813 mm) and 15.3 in (389 mm) respectively. It weighs 292 lb/ft (435 kg/m) and has a cross sectional area of 86 in2 (55484 mm2).
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Product |
H Steel Beam |
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Standard |
ASTM,BS,GB,JIS,etc |
| Height | 100~630mm |
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Web Width |
80~900mm |
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Flange Width |
50~300mm |
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Web Thickness |
5~16mm |
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Flange Thickness |
7~60mm |
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Technique |
Hot Rolled |
| Surface treatment | Bare, black,galvanized,coated,painted or as your request |
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Delivery Time |
7-21 days after receive the deposit |
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Application |
1)Used for beams, bridges, transmission towers, etc. 2) For engineering construction 3)For steel structure engineering 4)For automotive parts manufacturing |
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Shipping |
1)Shipping by containers 2)Shipping by bulk ship |
| Advantage | Small MOQ + Superior quality + Competitive price + Fast delivery |
W30X292 h beam structure model analysis
W30x292 steel beam is a US standard wide flange H-shaped steel (W series), "30" means the nominal section height is 30 inches (about 762mm), and the unit weight is 292 pounds/foot (about 435kg/m).
The implementation standard is ASTM A992, which is a low-alloy structural steel with high strength and weldability, and meets the requirements of ASME building specifications.
W30X292 steel h profile section characteristics
Flange width: about 15 inches (381mm), parallel inside and outside, and right-angle design at the end to optimize bending resistance.
Web thickness: estimated to be about 1.2 inches (30.5mm), combined with the wide flange design, the section modulus and moment of inertia are significantly better than ordinary I-beams.
W30X292 structural h beam material and production process
Material standard: Common materials include A36 (general carbon steel), A572 GR.50 (high-strength low-alloy steel) and A992 (optimal comprehensive performance), with yield strength covering 250-450MPa, suitable for different load requirements.
Manufacturing process: Hot rolling forming technology is adopted, the surface is a natural oxide layer, no additional coating is required, and the dimensional accuracy is strictly controlled (deviation ±0.1-0.2mm).
During the production process, the sulfur and phosphorus content (≤0.05%) is optimized through electric arc furnace steelmaking to improve material uniformity and corrosion resistance.
W30X292 h type beam application and advantages
Heavy structure: used for large-span industrial plant main beams, bridge support frames and wind power towers, bearing ground pressure ≥15t/m².
Mechanical equipment: used as crane rails and mining equipment brackets, withstanding impact loads and eccentric loads.
Economic advantage: Compared with ordinary I-beams, it can reduce steel consumption by 20%-30%, significantly reducing the overall construction cost.
Key performance parameters
| parameter | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength (A992) | ≥450MPa |
| Yield Strength (A992) | ≥345MPa |
| Surface treatment | Hot rolled original state (uncoated) |
| Main Suppliers | GNEE (available in stock and customized) |
Comparison of models in the same series
W30x235 w flange beam (lightweight): suitable for medium load scenarios.
W30x391 w shape beam (heavy duty): suitable for extreme load requirements, such as port machinery.
