A 1:2 Wide Flange Steel Beam refers to a structural steel member with a specific geometry where the width is half of its depth. The term "Wide Flange" designates the shape, characterized by parallel flanges and a wide web, ideal for handling both bending and shear loads.
The 1:2 ratio ensures that the beam has a deeper profile, which increases its moment of inertia, thereby making it stronger in resisting bending. This configuration is typically used in construction applications where greater structural rigidity is required, such as long spans or heavy loads, without a significant increase in weight.
1:2 Wide Flange Steel Beams are available in a range of sizes with widths between 3”-18” (7.6-45.7 cm), depths from 4”-36” (10.2-40.6 cm), flange thicknesses between .28”-1.5” (7-37 mm), and web thickness of .24”-.95” (6-24 mm). 1:2 Wide Flange Steel Beams are available in typical lengths between 12’-80’ (3.66-24.4 m).
A 1:2 Wide Flange Steel Beam refers to a structural steel member with a specific geometry where the width is half of its depth. The term "Wide Flange" designates the shape, characterized by parallel flanges and a wide web, ideal for handling both bending and shear loads.
The 1:2 ratio ensures that the beam has a deeper profile, which increases its moment of inertia, thereby making it stronger in resisting bending. This configuration is typically used in construction applications where greater structural rigidity is required, such as long spans or heavy loads, without a significant increase in weight.
1:2 Wide Flange Steel Beams are available in a range of sizes with widths between 3”-18” (7.6-45.7 cm), depths from 4”-36” (10.2-40.6 cm), flange thicknesses between .28”-1.5” (7-37 mm), and web thickness of .24”-.95” (6-24 mm). 1:2 Wide Flange Steel Beams are available in typical lengths between 12’-80’ (3.66-24.4 m).
