ASTM H-Shaped Steel Structural Hot Rolled Carbon Steel H-Beam
ASTM A36 H-Beam Introduction
ASTM A36 H-beam is an economical and high-efficiency structural steel section with an optimized cross-sectional design, offering a favorable strength-to-weight ratio. It is named for its “H”-shaped cross-section, which provides excellent structural performance and efficient load distribution.
Because all components of the H-beam are arranged at right angles, it delivers strong resistance to bending in all directions, along with advantages such as easy construction, reduced material usage, cost savings, and lightweight structural performance. As a result, ASTM A36 H-beams are widely used in steel structures, industrial buildings, bridges, warehouses, and general construction projects.
ASTM A36 H-Beam Specifications
The specifications of an ASTM A36 H-beam typically include the following key parameters:
Dimensions: Height, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, and length, which can be customized according to project requirements.
Cross-Sectional Properties: Important engineering parameters such as cross-sectional area, moment of inertia, section modulus, and theoretical weight per unit length. These values are essential for structural design, load calculation, and stability analysis.
Material Grade: ASTM A36 carbon steel with good weldability and mechanical strength.
Application Standards: Suitable for general structural and engineering applications under ASTM specifications.
With stable mechanical performance and versatile usability, ASTM A36 H-beams are a reliable and cost-effective solution for modern steel construction projects.
PRODUCT PRODUCTION PROCESS
1. Raw Material Preparation
High-quality raw materials such as molten iron produced by blast furnace or electric furnace steelmaking are selected. All materials undergo strict quality inspection before production to ensure stable chemical composition and reliable performance.
2. Steelmaking (Smelting)
Molten iron is refined in a converter or electric furnace by adding scrap steel or pig iron. During this process, carbon content and temperature are precisely controlled through oxygen blowing and alloy adjustments to achieve the required ASTM A36 steel composition.
3. Continuous Casting
The refined molten steel is poured into a continuous casting machine, where it is cooled and solidified in a crystallizer to form uniform steel billets with stable internal structure.
4. Hot Rolling
The billets are heated and processed through hot rolling mills to form the basic H-beam shape, ensuring proper dimensional accuracy and mechanical strength.
5. Finish Rolling
Further rolling adjustments are carried out to improve dimensional precision and ensure consistent cross-sectional shape by controlling rolling force, speed, and temperature.
6. Cooling Process
The finished H-beams are cooled in a controlled environment to stabilize mechanical properties and ensure dimensional stability.
7. Quality Inspection & Packaging
Final products undergo strict inspection, including dimensional checks and surface quality evaluation. After passing inspection, the H-beams are bundled, labeled, and packaged according to export standards for safe transportation.
PRODUCT SIZE
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR H-BEAM |
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| 1. Size | 1) Thickness:5-34mm or customized |
| 2)Length:6-12m | |
| 3)Web Thickness:6mm-16mm | |
| 2. Standard: | JIS ASTM DIN EN GB |
| 3.Material | Q195 Q235 Q345 A36 S235JR S335JR |
| 4. Location of our factory | Tianjin,China |
| 5. Usage: | 1)industrial high-rise building |
| 2)Buildings in Earthquake Prone Areas | |
| 3)large bridges with long spans | |
| 6. Coating: | 1) Bared
2) Black Painted (varnish coating) 3) galvanized |
| 7. Technique: | hot rolled |
| 8. Type: | H type sheet pile |
| 9. Section Shape: | H |
| 10. Inspection: | Client inspection or inspection by 3rd party. |
| 11. Delivery: | Container, Bulk Vessel. |
| 12. About Our Quality: | 1) No damage, no bent
2) Free for oiled&marking 3) All goods can be checked by third party inspection before shipment |
ASTM H-Shaped Steel：
Grade: ASTM A36- 14
Specification:HP
Standard: ASTM
| Divis ibn (depth x idth |
Unit Weight kg/m) |
Sandard Sectional Dimension (mm) |
Secional Area cm² |
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| W | H | B | 1 | 2 | r | A | |
| HP8x8 | 53.5 | 203.7 | 207.1 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 68.16 |
| HP10x10 | 62.6 | 246.4 | 255.9 | 10.5 | 10.7 | t2.7 | 70.77 |
| 85.3 | 253.7 | 259.7 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 127 | 108.6 | |
| HP12x12 | 78.3 | 2992 | 305.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 15.2 | 99.77 |
| 93.4 | 303.3 | 308.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 15.2 | 119.0 | |
| 111 | 308.1 | 310.3 | 15.4 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 140.8 | |
| 125 | 311.9 | 312.3 | 17.4 | 17.4 | 15.2 | 158.9 | |
| HP14x14% | 108.0 | 345.7 | 370.5 | 12.8 | t2.8 | 15.2 | 137.8 |
| 132.0 | 351.3 | 373.3 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.2 | 168.4 | |
| 152.0 | 355.9 | 375.5 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 15.2 | 193.7 | |
| 174.0 | 360.9 | 378.1 | 20.4 | 20.4 | 15.2 | 221.5 | |
ADVANTAGE
1. High Strength
ASTM A370 H-beams are manufactured from high-quality steel, providing excellent strength and rigidity. They can effectively withstand heavy loads, soil pressure, and water pressure, ensuring reliable structural performance.
2. Wide Versatility
H-beams are widely used in industrial buildings, high-rise structures, seismic zones, and long-span bridges. They are suitable for both permanent and temporary steel structures across various engineering projects.
3. Efficient Installation
Due to their parallel flange surfaces and right-angle geometry, H-beams are easy to assemble and connect. This design can reduce welding and riveting work by approximately 25%, significantly improving construction efficiency and shortening project timelines.
4. Excellent Durability
H-beams offer strong resistance to corrosion and harsh environmental conditions. They can also be surface-treated or coated to further enhance durability and extend service life.
5. Easy Maintenance
Maintenance requirements for H-beams are minimal. Any necessary repairs can usually be completed without large-scale excavation or disruption to surrounding structures, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.
6. Cost-Effective Solution
H-beams provide an economical solution for construction projects due to their long service life, low maintenance requirements, and efficient installation process, helping to reduce overall project costs.
PROJECT
Our company has extensive experience in the international trade of carbon steel H-beams, providing high-quality structural steel solutions for large-scale infrastructure and industrial construction projects worldwide.
In this project, the total export volume of H-beams to Canada exceeded 8,000,000 tons. The customer conducted a strict factory inspection prior to shipment. Only after all goods passed inspection was payment released, followed by organized shipment and delivery.
Since the project began, we carefully planned the production schedule and developed a complete process flow to ensure on-time delivery of the H-shaped steel products. As the materials are used in large factory building structures, the performance requirements are significantly higher, especially in terms of stability and corrosion resistance.
To meet these requirements, we strengthened quality control from the source of production, including:
Steelmaking process control
Continuous casting quality management
Hot rolling precision control
Full inspection of each specification
Through strict process management at every stage, we ensured consistent product quality and achieved a 100% pass rate of finished H-beam products.
Ultimately, the processing quality of our carbon steel H-beams was highly recognized by the customer, establishing long-term cooperation based on trust, quality assurance, and mutual benefit.
APPLICATION
H-beams are widely used in a variety of industries and construction projects due to their excellent strength, stability, and structural efficiency. The main applications include:
1. Construction Industry
H-beams are commonly used in residential buildings, public buildings, and industrial plants. They help improve structural stability and durability, and can effectively resist environmental impacts such as humidity, condensation, and snow loads.
2. Machinery Manufacturing
With good bending resistance and toughness, H-beams are used in machine structures and mechanical parts, such as CNC machine tool frames, heavy machinery supports, and bending machine components.
3. Bridge Engineering
H-beams provide high tensile strength and load-bearing capacity, making bridge structures more stable, durable, and safe for long-term use.
4. Shipbuilding Industry
H-beams are used in ship structures such as cargo ships, tankers, and bridge vessels, helping improve hull rigidity, corrosion resistance, and overall structural strength.
5. Steel Overhead Structures
Due to their high strength and precise geometric properties, H-beams are widely used in steel overhead and long-span structures, ensuring safety, stability, and reliable performance in large-scale engineering projects.
PRODUCT INSPECTION
H-beams are widely used across multiple industries and construction projects due to their high strength, stability, and excellent structural performance. The main applications include:
1. Construction Industry
H-beams are used in residential buildings, public buildings, and industrial plants. They enhance structural stability and durability, effectively resisting environmental impacts such as humidity, condensation, and snow loads.
2. Machinery Manufacturing
With excellent bending resistance and toughness, H-beams are used in mechanical structures and components such as CNC machine tool frames, heavy machinery supports, and bending machine assemblies.
3. Bridge Engineering
H-beams provide high tensile strength and strong load-bearing capacity, ensuring bridge structures are more stable, durable, and safe for long-term use.
4. Shipbuilding Industry
H-beams are applied in ship structures such as cargo ships, tankers, and bridge vessels, improving hull rigidity, corrosion resistance, and overall structural integrity.
5. Steel Overhead Structures
Due to their high strength and precise geometric properties, H-beams are widely used in large-span steel overhead structures, ensuring safety, stability, and reliable performance in complex engineering environments.
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
Packaging
H-beams are stacked neatly and securely to ensure stability during handling and transportation. Each bundle is tightly strapped with steel bands to prevent shifting or deformation during transit. The stacks are wrapped with moisture-resistant materials such as plastic film or waterproof paper to protect against water, humidity, and corrosion.
Shipping
Depending on order quantity, weight, and destination, suitable transportation methods such as containers, flatbed trucks, or bulk vessels are selected. Proper lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts, or loaders is used for safe loading and unloading. All cargo is firmly secured on transport vehicles with strapping and reinforcement to prevent movement, sliding, or damage during shipping, ensuring safe and reliable delivery.
COMPANY STRENGTH
Made in China with first-class service, advanced technology, and globally recognized quality, we are a trusted supplier of steel products for international engineering and construction projects.
1. Scale Advantage
With a large-scale supply chain and strong manufacturing base, we achieve significant economies of scale in production, procurement, and logistics, ensuring efficient and cost-effective steel supply solutions.
2. Wide Product Range
We provide a full range of steel products including steel structures, H-beams, steel rails, sheet piles, photovoltaic brackets, channel steel, silicon steel coils, and more, allowing customers to source all materials from one reliable supplier.
3. Stable Supply Capacity
Our integrated production system and stable supply chain ensure consistent output and reliable delivery, especially for large-volume orders and long-term infrastructure projects.
4. Strong Brand Influence
With years of industry experience and global market presence, we have built a strong reputation and brand recognition, trusted by customers worldwide.
5. One-Stop Service
We offer a complete service system covering customization, production, packaging, logistics, and international shipping, providing efficient support for end-to-end project needs.
6. Competitive Pricing
Through optimized production and supply chain management, we deliver high-quality steel products at competitive prices, helping customers reduce overall project costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
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