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ASTM A572 Grade 50 Hot Rolled I‑Beam S‑Shape High Strength Structural Steel I‑Beam
ASTM A572 Grade 50 I-Beam is a hot rolled structural steel beam for high strength applications and is ideal for the most demanding construction and engineering requirements. The S-shape American Standard beam offers a consistent load bearing and structural stability.
It is widely used in steel buildings, bridges, warehouses, industrial structures, platforms, and heavy-duty construction projects. Customized sizes, lengths, cutting, drilling, and fabrication services are available according to customer requirements.
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel I-Beam |
| Standard | ASTM A572 |
| Grade | Grade 50 |
| Shape | S-Shape / American Standard I-Beam |
| Manufacturing Process | Hot Rolled |
| Material | High Strength Structural Steel |
| Surface | Black / Mill Finish |
| Length | Standard or Customized |
| Processing | Cutting, Drilling, Welding |
| Inspection | Mill Inspection / Third-Party Inspection |
| Certificate | MTC Available |
Chemical Composition
| Item | C | Mn | P | S | Si | V | Cb/Nb | Ni | Cr | Mo | Cu |
| A572 Gr.50 | ≤0.23% | ≤1.35% | ≤0.040% | ≤0.050% | ≤0.40% | ≤0.15% | ≤0.05% | — | — | — | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Item | Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation (200 mm) | Elongation (50 mm) | Yield-to-Tensile Ratio | Modulus of Elasticity |
| A572 Gr.50 | ≥345 MPa (50 ksi) | 450–620 MPa (65–90 ksi) | ≥18% | ≥21% | — | Approx. 200 GPa |
Note: Specific chemical composition and mechanical property requirements for ASTM A572 Grade 50 may vary depending on product thickness, product form, and applicable specification requirements. The official Mill Test Certificate (MTC) should be based on the actual heat/batch test results.
| Designation | Dimensions | Static Parameters | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia | Elastic Section Modulus | ||||||||
| Imperial (in x lb/ft) |
Depth - h - (in) |
Width - w - (in) |
Web Thickness - s - (in) |
Sectional Area (in2) |
Weight (lbf/ft) |
Ix (in4) |
Iy (in4) |
Sx (in3) |
Sy (in3) |
| S 24 x 121 | 24.5 | 8.050 | 0.800 | 35.6 | 121 | 3160 | 83.3 | 258 | 20.7 |
| S 24×106 | 24.5 | 7.780 | 0.620 | 31.2 | 106 | 2940 | 77.1 | 240 | 19.6 |
| S 24×100 | 24 | 7.425 | 0.745 | 29.3 | 100 | 2390 | 47.7 | 199 | 13.2 |
| S 24 x 90 | 24 | 7.125 | 0.625 | 26.5 | 90 | 2250 | 44.9 | 187 | 12.6 |
| S 24 x 80 | 24 | 7.000 | 0.500 | 23.5 | 80 | 2100 | 42.2 | 175 | 12.1 |
| S 20 x 96 | 20.3 | 7.200 | 0.800 | 28.2 | 96 | 1670 | 50.2 | 165 | 13.9 |
| S 20 x 86 | 20.3 | 7.060 | 0.660 | 25.3 | 86 | 1580 | 46.8 | 155 | 13.3 |
| S 20 x 75 | 20 | 6.385 | 0.635 | 22.0 | 75 | 1280 | 29.8 | 128 | 9.32 |
| S 20 x 66 | 20 | 6.255 | 0.505 | 19.4 | 66 | 1190 | 27.7 | 119 | 8.85 |
| S 18 x 70 | 18 | 6.251 | 0.711 | 20.6 | 70 | 926 | 24.1 | 103 | 7.72 |
| S 18 x 54.7 | 18 | 6.001 | 0.461 | 16.1 | 54.7 | 804 | 20.8 | 89.4 | 6.94 |
| S 15 x 50 | 15 | 5.640 | 0.550 | 14.7 | 50 | 486 | 15.7 | 64.8 | 5.57 |
| S 15 x 42.9 | 15 | 5.501 | 0.411 | 12.6 | 42.9 | 447 | 14.4 | 59.6 | 5.23 |
| S 12 x 50 | 12 | 5.477 | 0.687 | 14.7 | 50 | 305 | 15.7 | 50.8 | 5.74 |
| S 12 x 40.8 | 12 | 5.252 | 0.462 | 12.0 | 40.8 | 272 | 13.6 | 45.4 | 5.16 |
| S 12 x 35 | 12 | 5.078 | 0.428 | 10.3 | 35 | 229 | 9.87 | 38.2 | 3.89 |
| S 12 x 31.8 | 12 | 5.000 | 0.350 | 9.35 | 31.8 | 218 | 9.36 | 36.4 | 3.74 |
| S 10 x 35 | 10 | 4.944 | 0.594 | 10.3 | 35 | 147 | 8.36 | 29.4 | 3.38 |
| S 10 x 25.4 | 10 | 4.661 | 0.311 | 7.46 | 25.4 | 124 | 6.79 | 24.7 | 2.91 |
| S 8 x 23 | 8 | 4.171 | 0.441 | 6.77 | 23 | 64.9 | 4.31 | 16.2 | 2.07 |
| S 8 x 18.4 | 8 | 4.001 | 0.271 | 5.41 | 18.4 | 57.6 | 3.73 | 14.4 | 1.86 |
| S 7 x 20 | 7 | 3.860 | 0.450 | 5.88 | 20 | 42.4 | 3.17 | 12.1 | 1.64 |
| S 7 x 15.3 | 7 | 3.662 | 0.252 | 4.5 | 15.3 | 36.7 | 2.64 | 10.5 | 1.44 |
| S 6 x 17.25 | 6 | 3.565 | 0.465 | 5.07 | 17.25 | 26.3 | 2.31 | 8.77 | 1.30 |
| S 6 x 12.5 | 6 | 3.332 | 0.232 | 3.67 | 12.5 | 22.1 | 1.82 | 7.37 | 1.09 |
| S 5 x 14.75 | 5 | 3.284 | 0.494 | 4.34 | 14.75 | 15.2 | 1.67 | 6.09 | 1.01 |
| S 5×10 | 5 | 3.004 | 0.214 | 2.94 | 10 | 12.3 | 1.22 | 4.92 | 0.81 |
| S 4 x 9.5 | 4 | 2.796 | 0.326 | 2.79 | 9.5 | 6.79 | 0.903 | 3.39 | 0.65 |
| S 4 x 7.7 | 4 | 2.663 | 0.193 | 2.26 | 7.7 | 6.08 | 0.764 | 3.04 | 0.57 |
| S 3 x 7.5 | 3 | 2.509 | 0.349 | 2.21 | 7.5 | 2.93 | 0.586 | 1.95 | 0.47 |
| S 3 x 5.7 | 3 | 2.330 | 0.170 | 1.67 | 5.7 | 2.52 | 0.455 | 1.68 | 0.39 |
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Each shipment can be supplied with a Mill Test Certificate (MTC) containing relevant material information, such as:
1.Heat number
2.Steel grade
3.Chemical composition
4.Tensile strength
5.Yield strength
6.Elongation
7.Product dimensions
8.Inspection results
Third-party inspection services such as SGS, BV, or other recognized inspection agencies can also be arranged according to customer requirements.
Hot Rolled Black:Standard state
Hot-dip galvanizing: ≥85μm (compliant with ASTM A123), salt spray test ≥500h
Coating: Liquid paint was evenly sprayed onto the surface of the steel beam using a pneumatic spray gun.
Quality control is carried out throughout the production and supply process, including raw material inspection, dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, surface inspection, packaging, and shipment.
Mill Test Certificates (MTC) can be supplied to provide material traceability and verify chemical composition and mechanical properties.
Third-party inspection services such as SGS, BV, or other recognized inspection agencies can also be arranged according to customer requirements.
Royal Steel Group can provide value-added processing according to customer drawings and project requirements:
1.Cut-to-length
2.Drilling
3.Hole making
4.Welding
5.Surface treatment
6.Shot blasting
7.Painting
8.Galvanizing
9.Customized steel fabrication
These services help customers reduce additional processing work after delivery.
Steel Buildings – Main beams, columns, structural frames, and roof structures.
Industrial Warehouses – Heavy-duty frames, platforms, and support structures.
Bridges – Bridge beams, structural members, and infrastructure components.
Factories & Workshops – Building frames, equipment supports, and mezzanine structures.
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Quality – High-strength structural steel with a minimum yield strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi).
Reliable Quality Control – Strict inspection of chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensions, and surface quality.
MTC Available – Mill Test Certificate can be provided for material traceability and quality verification.
Customized Processing – Cutting, drilling, hole making, welding, painting, and other fabrication services are available.
Flexible Specifications – Standard and customized sizes, lengths, and surface treatments to meet different project requirements.
Global Export Experience – Professional packaging, shipping, documentation, and international steel supply services for customers worldwide.
I-beams are securely bundled and protected for international transportation. Packaging methods can be adjusted according to beam size, order quantity, transportation method, and destination.
Available shipping options include container shipping, bulk vessel shipping, and other suitable international transportation solutions.
Q1: What standard does this I-beam comply with?
A: The product is manufactured to ASTM A992 Grade 50 requirements.
Q2: Is an MTC available?
A: Yes. A Mill Test Certificate can be provided with the shipment.
Q3: Can you cut the beam to a customized length?
A: Yes. Cutting and other fabrication services can be provided according to project requirements.
Q4: Can third-party inspection be arranged?
A: Yes. SGS, BV, or other third-party inspections can be arranged upon request.
Q5: What are the main applications?
A: It is suitable for steel buildings, warehouses, industrial structures, bridges, platforms, commercial buildings, and heavy-duty structural projects.




















