I-beam, weight, dimensions, characteristics and table

Every engineer knows how important the I-beam is in construction. It is used in the construction of various structures. That is why it should be buy an I-beam before the start of construction.

What is it I-beam and where is it used

An I-beam is a metal structure shaped like the letter "H." It is a common type of rolled metal. Beams can be either general-purpose or specialized. The latter are used in specific applications, such as bridge construction.

Small weight of an I-beam In combination with its sufficiently high rigidity, it can be used for reinforcing tracks in mines, during the construction of railway tunnels, etc. It is also used to form a supporting frame when creating large spans.

Especially necessary I-beam Where significant vertical loads are present, it is often used in the construction of bridges and overhead tracks. I-beams are also used in monorail construction.

A distinctive feature of the I-beam is its ease of cutting and welding, making it ideal for use as a design element.

Advantages I-beam

The main advantages of an I-beam include:

• High strength. Due to this advantage, such beams can be used to form large metal structures that will be subject to heavy loads. I-beams turn out to be quite durable.
• Ease of use. I-beams are not only easy to install but also easy to work with using a variety of tools. This helps speed up construction work.
• Stability. Structures built using I-beams will not settle or creak over time.

Weight of a meter of I-beam and its dimensions

Weight is one of the most important characteristics of any building material. It determines where the product will be used and what loads it is designed to support. The following table contains all the key values. I-beam table.

 

Profile view	Width mm	Height mm	Shelf thickness, mm	Wall thickness, mm	Number of meters in 1 ton	Weight of 1 m length, kg
10	55	100	7,2	4,5	105,7	9,456
12	64	120	7,3	4,8	86,62	11,54
14	73	140	7,5	4,9	73,09	13,68
16	81	160	7,8	5	62,94	15,89
18	90	180	8,1	5,1	54,50	18,35
18a	100	180	8,3	5,1	50,20	19,92
20	100	200	8,4	5,2	47,53	21,04
20a	110	200	8,6	5,2	44,08	22,69
22	110	220	8,7	5,4	41,06	24,04
22a	120	220	8,9	5,4	38,82	25,76
24	115	240	9,5	5,6	36,57	27,34
24a	125	240	9,8	5,6	34,02	29,40
27	125	270	9,8	6	31,71	31,53
27a	135	270	10,2	6	29,51	33,88
30	135	300	10,2	6,5	27,41	36,48
30a	145	300	10,7	6,5	25,53	39,17
33	140	330	11,2	7	23,67	42,25
36	145	360	12,3	7,5	20,60	48,55
40	155	400	13	8,3	17,56	56,96
45	160	450	14,2	9	15,04	66,50
50	170	500	15,2	10	12,72	78,64
55	180	550	16,5	11	10,79	92,66
60	190	190	17,8	12	9,263	108,0

 

Besides weight, I-beam dimensions table It contains and should be taken into account when choosing building materials. It's worth noting that hot-rolled beams range in height from 10 to 50 cm and length from 4 to 12 meters. The factory can also produce longer beams upon request.

I-beam GOST and its significance

Like other metallurgical products, I-beams are manufactured according to established GOST standards. These standards define the key characteristics that building materials must meet. For example, GOST 535-88 specifies the metal I-beams there must be boundaries.

Compliance with GOST standards allows builders to be confident that the beam they purchase will withstand certain loads. Building materials manufactured according to GOST standards will also perform well in metal structures.

The most popular steel grades for I-beams

The strength and other characteristics of an I-beam depend on the grade of steel. The following grades of steel are most commonly used in the production of these products:

• Steel 3. Its main advantage is its excellent strength. Carbon steel structures are durable and resistant to heavy loads.
• Steel grade 09G2S. It's not only durable but also has good corrosion resistance. This steel grade also maintains its properties even under thermal stress.