STRUCTURAL
Structural steel is a high-strength carbon-based steel used for building frameworks, bridges, and other infrastructure, known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, allowing it to bear heavy loads efficiently. It's fabricated into common shapes like I-beams, columns, and angles, with specific grades (like A36, A572, 44W, 50W) chosen for varying strength and ductility needs, often featuring low carbon content for better workability in construction
COMMON SHAPES & USES
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I-Beams / W-Shapes: Versatile for beams and columns.
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Channels (C-Shapes): Used for support and connections.
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Angles (L-Shapes): Ideal for connecting other steel members.
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Plates: Used as embedded parts or in fabrication
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Hollow Sections (HSS): Tubes and pipes for various structural needs.
I-Beams / W-Shapes: Versatile for beams and columns.
Channels (C-Shapes): Used for support and connections.
Angles (L-Shapes): Ideal for connecting other steel members.
Plates: Used as embedded parts or in fabrication
Hollow Sections (HSS): Tubes and pipes for various structural needs.
Grades & Standards (Canada/US Examples)
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ASTM A36 / 40W: General purpose, common in construction.
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ASTM A572 / 50W (350W): Higher yield strength for heavy-duty applications like bridges.
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Weathering Steel (AT Grade): For corrosion resistance in exposed environment
I-Beams / W-Shapes: Versatile for beams and columns.
Channels (C-Shapes): Used for support and connections.
Angles (L-Shapes): Ideal for connecting other steel members.
Plates: Used as embedded parts or in fabrication
Hollow Sections (HSS): Tubes and pipes for various structural needs.