EN10025 European I Beam IPN-Section IPE HEA HEB HD HP UB UC H beam/steel Beams

What Are H-Beams Used For?

H-beams are used for all types of metal constructions. From small applications like trailers and big applications like tall steel buildings, the wide flange design and welded 

construction give H-beams an unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio. 

The flanges of an H-beam are almost as wide as the height of the web, giving the beam an almost square cross-section. This increases the surface area making the beam

 more resistant to buckling which is why it is primarily used vertically as a column in steel structures. 

What is the Difference Between an H-Beam and an I-beam?

I-beams and H-beams use very different proportions of the web to flange size. Each cross-section has its advantages making them suitable for different applications. 

I-beams—or S-beams depending on who you ask—have a thin and tall web with thicker flanges that are tapered at an inclination of 1:10. The flanges are quite narrow 

compared to the web height which is what gives them the cross-sectional shape of an uppercase I. 

While they do have high strength-to-weight properties and high resistance to bending, they lack torsional strength. They are often used for support frames and columns

 for elevators, trailers, trolley ways, and hoists.Similar to H-beams, I-beams are also used for structural steel buildings and bridges. However, their lower span of up to 100 feet means additional support columns 

may be required. An H-beam is pound-for-pound stronger than an I-beam and well-suited to extreme environments. In addition to withstanding direct and tensile loads, H-beams 

generally lower the overall project cost vs I-beams because they can span longer distances with fewer support columns.