# Wide-flange beam

> Wide-flange W beams in ASTM A992 and A36, with HEA and IPE European sections on request, and what a structural steel request should include.

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Updated: 2026-10-16

Rolled I-shape section for frames, pipe racks, platforms and supports.

**In short:** Rolled I-shape section for frames, pipe racks, platforms and supports. JJ Projects sources it to the specification the buyer names. Typical reference, standards: ASTM A992, A36; general requirements ASTM A6/A6M.

## Specification references

- Standards: ASTM A992, A36; general requirements ASTM A6/A6M
- Series: W shapes; HEA and IPE European sections on request
- Size: Depth, weight per length and length as specified
- Documents: Material test report on request, such as EN 10204 type 3.1

> Typical references only. The governing specification is the one on your purchase order or datasheet.

## Typical uses

- Primary framing for buildings, equipment structures and platforms
- Pipe racks and pipe supports
- Beams and columns for skids, modules and equipment foundations
- Crane rails and runway beams where the design calls for them

## What to include in a request

A request with these details can be quoted without a round of questions. Send what you have and we will ask for the rest.

1. Section designation, for example W12x26, or HEA 200 and IPE 300 for European sections
2. Grade: ASTM A992 for most W shapes, A36 where the design allows, or EN 10025 grades such as S275 or S355 for European sections
3. Length of each member and the quantity, in pieces or tons
4. Fabrication if needed: cuts, copes, drilled holes, end plates
5. Finish: black, primed or hot-dip galvanized
6. Tolerances or general requirements, for example ASTM A6/A6M
7. Documents: material test report with heat numbers

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## Questions

### What does W12x26 mean?

A W shape is named by its nominal depth in inches and its weight per foot of length in pounds. W12x26 is a wide-flange beam about 12 in deep that weighs 26 lb per foot. The actual depth is close to, but not exactly, the nominal figure.

### What is the difference between ASTM A992 and A36 for W beams?

ASTM A992 is the usual specification for rolled W shapes in structural work and has a minimum yield of 50 ksi (345 MPa). ASTM A36 has a minimum yield of 36 ksi (250 MPa). The structural engineer sets the grade for each member.

### Can you supply European HEA and IPE sections?

Yes, on request. Give the designation, the steel grade such as S355 and the length. European and American sections have different depths and weights, so they are not direct substitutes without the engineer's approval.

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## Guides

- [Material test reports (MTRs) and EN 10204](https://jjprojectsok.com/knowledge/material-test-reports): What a material test report contains, how EN 10204 types 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2 differ, what heat numbers mean, and what to check against the purchase order.
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