What is the difference between W14x61 W14x68 hot-rolled steel sections with A36 material?
W14x61 W14x68 H-beam
The "W" series refers to wide flange H-beams, and the "14" indicates that its nominal depth is 14 inches, but the actual size may be slightly different. The number after the "x" represents the weight in pounds per foot of length. Therefore, the weight per foot of W14x61 is about 61 pounds, while the weight per foot of W14x68 is about 68 pounds.
A36 steel h profile Material properties
Yield strength: at least 250 MPa (36 ksi)
Tensile strength: at least 400 - 550 MPa
Elongation: at least 20% on 2-inch gauge
A36 h beam section has good comprehensive mechanical properties, W14x61 W14x68 h steel profile is suitable for a variety of building structures: main beams and secondary beams of multi-story buildings; frame structures of industrial plants; main load-bearing components in bridge construction.
