What is an H-shaped steel beam

H-beam is an economical and efficient profile with a more optimized cross-sectional area distribution and a more reasonable strength to weight ratio, named after the same section as the English letter "H". Due to the fact that all parts of H-beam are arranged at right angles, H-beam has advantages such as strong bending resistance, simple construction, cost savings, and light structural weight in all directions, and has been widely used. A type of economic cross-section profile with a cross-sectional shape similar to the capital Latin letter H, also known as universal steel beam, wide edge (edge) I-beam, or parallel flange I-beam. The cross-section of H-shaped steel usually includes two parts: the web plate and the flange plate, also known as the waist and edge.