Steel Structural Sections: Beams, Channels & Angles
Rolled structural sections provide efficient shapes for carrying bending, compression and combined loads in buildings and industrial structures.
Material and manufacturing basis
Common forms include I/H beams, channels, angles, tees, flats and hollow sections. Grades are generally low-carbon or HSLA structural steels.
Common standards and grades
ASTM A36/A572/A992 and EN S235/S275/S355 are common grade families; section dimensions follow regional standards such as AISC, EN, JIS and BS series.
Typical applications
Frames, pipe racks, platforms, equipment supports, warehouses, bridges, towers and industrial plants.
Engineering and procurement checks
Verify section designation, mass per metre, yield grade, impact class, camber/straightness, connection design, fire protection and corrosion protection.
Manufacturer selection
Source from a mill or qualified stockist able to supply the exact standard, grade, dimensions, delivery condition and certification required. Confirm manufacturer approval status, heat traceability, test certificates, marking and any project-specific third-party inspection.
Element Folio engineering reference. Always verify the latest governing standard, project specification and manufacturer data before procurement or design.
