Structural Steel

Structural Steel – Versatile Solutions for Load-Bearing Capacity and Stability

Structural steel is an essential material for numerous construction and engineering projects. With outstanding properties such as high load-bearing capacity, excellent weldability, and universal applicability, structural steel is widely used in the construction industry, mechanical engineering, and infrastructure development. The products in the structural steel category offer a variety of grades and dimensions tailored to the needs of modern construction projects.

Robust and Adaptable

Structural steel combines strength, toughness, and ease of processing, making it ideal for both static and dynamic load-bearing structures such as bridges, buildings, and frameworks.

Wide Range of Steel Grades

The structural steels offered here meet the highest standards and are available in various grades and strength classes, including:

• S235JR (1.0038): A universal structural steel with excellent weldability and good formability.
• S275JR (1.0044): A stronger structural steel for more demanding applications.
• S355J2+N (1.0577): A high-strength steel with improved mechanical properties, ideal for dynamically stressed structures.
• S460ML (1.8838): A thermomechanically rolled steel for extremely high loads.

Diverse Dimensions and Shapes

Products in this category are available in various shapes and dimensions to offer maximum flexibility:

• Flat steel: Widths from 50 mm to 600 mm.
• Round steel: Diameters from 10 mm to 300 mm.
• Profile steel: I-beams, U-channels, and H-beams in various sizes.

This variety allows adaptation to specific project requirements, from large-scale load-bearing structures to delicate connection elements.

Technical Specifications

Grades and Standards

• S235JR: According to EN 10025-2, suitable for general construction applications.
• S355J2+N: According to EN 10025-2, ideal for demanding load-bearing structures.
• S460ML: According to EN 10025-4, optimal for dynamically stressed large-scale projects.

Properties

• High load-bearing capacity: Enables the construction of stable and long-lasting structures.
• Excellent weldability: Structural steel is easy to process and joins reliably in structural applications.
• Cost-efficiency: Thanks to availability, workability, and durability, structural steel is a highly economical choice.

Typical Applications

Construction Industry

Structural steel is used for load-bearing structures such as bridges, high-rise buildings, and industrial facilities. Its strength and stability ensure long service life and safety.

Mechanical Engineering

In mechanical engineering, structural steel is used for frames, supports, and enclosures. Its good workability and high load capacity make it a preferred material.

Infrastructure Projects

Road bridges, railway structures, and port facilities benefit from the high resilience and corrosion resistance of certain structural steel grades.

Why Choose Structural Steel from thyssenkrupp?

The structural steel products on this page stand for quality, reliability, and versatility. With a wide range of grades and dimensions, they offer solutions for projects of all scales. Structural steel is not only economical but also sustainable, as it is recyclable and has a long service life.

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