Characteristics of American Standard H-shaped Steel

American standard H-beam, also known as hot-rolled steel beam, is a type of steel with a special material structure. Its shape presents an H-shaped shape, hence its name. Due to its many advantages, this type of steel is widely used in industries such as construction, mechanical manufacturing, and bridge construction.

The characteristics of American standard H-shaped steel are as follows:

1. High strength

The strength of American standard H-beam steel is much higher than that of ordinary steel, so its structural performance is very superior. Generally speaking, the load capacity of this type of steel is higher than that of other profiles. This is also one of the reasons why this type of steel is widely used in building structures.

2. Lightweight

Compared to steel that can also withstand loads, American standard H-beams are relatively lightweight. This is very important for the construction of large building structures. Lightweight materials will reduce the weight of buildings, reduce loads, and make building structures safer.

3. Easy to process

American standard H-shaped steel not only has high strength, but also is easy to process. This means that cutting, bending, stamping, and other processing can be carried out according to engineering requirements. This makes the profile very suitable for on-site construction in the construction industry.

4. Good shock resistance

The seismic resistance of American standard H-shaped steel is also very excellent. In earthquakes, due to its strong seismic resistance, the structure of this type of steel is not easily damaged. Therefore, in some earthquake prone areas, American standard H-beams are often used to construct building structures.

5. Widely used

The application range of American standard H-beam is very wide. It is not only used for building structures, but also for manufacturing machinery, equipment, cars, trains, ships, etc. It can be said that this type of profile is an indispensable material in the field of architecture and engineering structures.

In short, American standard H-beams have the characteristics of high strength, light weight, easy processing, good shock resistance, and wide application. Compared with other profiles, it has the advantage of better overall performance. This is also one of the reasons why it is widely used.