Imperial Steel Sections

Both metric and imperial section designations are provided.
Imperial steel sections. Values are presented in either imperial inch pound units or si metric units. Combinations values from these systems aren t allowed. Mild box steel section square and rectangular hollow section brass box section imperial and metric we are one of the uk s leading suppliers of metal and metal fabrication services so please get in touch today for a quote on 0800 123 70 10 or email.
Steel structural sections were available in very limited sizes from 1850 onwards but in 1880they had started to increase quickly in both size and quantity. The steel sections classification mostly used in north america. American wide flange beams according astm a6 imperial units 1 cm4 104 mm4 10 8 m4 0 024 in4 1 cm3 103 mm3 10 6 m3 0 061 in3 1 cm2 102 mm2 10 4 m2 0 16 in2.
The data presented in each system isn t exactly equal. Click on a date time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Steel section dimensions provides the main section dimensions d b t w of structural steel shapes listed in the cisc handbook of steel construction 11th edition.
Hea heb and hem sections are primarily used for members subjected to bi moments or for heavy beam columns. Stainless steel box section. T sections are produced by cutting i sections into two halves.
Dimensions can be displayed in metric or imperial units. Therefore each system should be used essentially separately. Canada s voice for the steel construction industry providing leadership in sustainable design and construction efficiency quality and innovation.
Date time dimensions user comment. Shape sections with readily available sizes indicated in yellow can be downloaded at the link below. Readily available w shapes.