Using steel will help increase the hardness and solidity of construction works, limiting the movement of iron atoms in the crystal structure under the influence of various factors, ensuring that the works are always firm and durable over time. Below is the standard chart of I, H, U, V, L steel shapes, helping you choose the right type of steel for your project.
Chart of steel shapes according to ASTM standard
Chart of I-shaped steel.
Chart of H-shaped steel.
Chart of U-shaped steel.
Chart of V-shaped steel.
Chart of L-shaped steel (Type 1).
Chart of L-shaped steel (Type 2).
Chart of I-shaped steel
I-shaped steel
Specifications of I-shaped steel
Example: For I-shaped steel with dimensions: height H 100mm, flange width B 75mm, inner fillet radius r1 7mm, and outer fillet radius r2 3.5mm, flange thickness t1, t2 are 5 and 8mm respectively, the area will be 16.43cm2 with a weight of 12.9kg/m. Furthermore, from these parameters, we can also calculate values such as moment of inertia, radius of gyration, or section modulus.
Chart of H-shaped steel
H-shaped steel
Specifications of H-shaped steel
H-shaped steel is quite similar to I-shaped steel, commonly used in constructions such as residential buildings, high-rise buildings, bridges, etc. However, the legs of H-shaped steel are longer and can withstand greater pressure. Therefore, depending on the requirements of the project, we can choose between I-shaped or H-shaped steel to ensure suitability and safety.
Chart of U-shaped steel (also known as C)
U-shaped steel
Specifications of U-shaped steel
U-shaped steel is characterized by high hardness, density, and solidity. It is commonly used in construction projects such as schools, high-rise residential buildings, and some smaller designed structures.
Chart of V-shaped steel
V-shaped steel
Specifications of V-shaped steel
V-shaped steel has a cross-sectional area in the shape of the letter V, and it is widely used in both large and small civil engineering projects.
Chart of L-shaped steel (Type 1)
L-shaped steel
Specifications of L-shaped steel
L-shaped steel is commonly used in residential and civil engineering projects. Depending on the requirements for area and load-bearing capacity, architects can choose between Type 1 or Type 2 L-shaped steel: with equal or unequal legs.
Chart of L-shaped steel (Type 2)
Type 2 L-shaped steel
Specifications
Although quite common and present in our daily lives, not everyone knows how to distinguish between different types of steel or fully understand its role in construction projects.
Currently, there are many different types of construction steel on the market with various shapes such as I, H, U, V, L. Choosing the appropriate type of steel for each project is significant because it helps:
- Save construction costs
- Calculate the gravity as well as load and design requirements, architecture of each project
- Increase longevity and safety for each project
However, to achieve the effectiveness of these issues, you need to use a standard chart of I, H, U, V, L steel shapes. Using a standard steel chart will help you calculate the area, weight, and many other parameters. You can download the Excel file for steel parameter lookup here.