Looking for reliable sources for European steel section properties data (open domain) 1

[desaut]

I'm developing a free, open engineering reference resource and seeking trusted sources for European structural steel section properties and dimensions, ideally in Excel format.

Specifically interested in:
- EN/EU standard hot-rolled and hollow sections
- Properties including dimensions, section properties
- Data in public domain / with permission to republish
- Excel format strongly preferred for easy integration

The goal is to create a comprehensive, freely accessible database of international steel sections. I've already created a web application with VLOOKUP functionality for:
- Australian steel sections
- AISC shapes database (in progress)

Any recommendations for European sources that allow republishing would be greatly appreciated. This will help create a valuable resource for the engineering community.

 

[desaut]

here is the example of the Australian sections with VLOOKUP: https://spectacalc.com/listing/17/31

 

[GeorgeTheCivilEngineer]

The SCI blue book - although I don't know about republishing.

 

[MRob909]

Dlubal has a large database across EU sections: https://www.dlubal.com/en/cross-section-properties/

I know you can export PDF pages but not sure about excel.

 

[desaut]

The SCI blue book - although I don't know about republishing.

wow. Exactly what I've been looking for. I will check the data sources they provided

 

[HTURKAK]

Just write arcelor mittal and seach the web. This is open source.The sales program excell file.

Product catalogues

Product catalogues, arcelormittal sections catalogue

sections.arcelormittal.com

https://sections.arcelormittal.com/repository2/Sections/Sections%20and%20Merchant%20Bars-ArcelorMittal_V2024-1.xlsx

 

[desaut]

Just write arcelor mittal and seach the web. This is open source.The sales program excell file.

Product catalogues

Product catalogues, arcelormittal sections catalogue

sections.arcelormittal.com

https://sections.arcelormittal.com/repository2/Sections/Sections%20and%20Merchant%20Bars-ArcelorMittal_V2024-1.xlsx

This is perfect!

 

[OffshoreWindStructures]

The SCI blue book - although I don't know about republishing.

That's UK sections which might not be the EN/EU sections OP was looking for

 

[desaut]

That's UK sections which might not be the EN/EU sections OP was looking for

Is there a big difference between UK and UN/EU sections?
If so, I will aim to upload them in separate listings with CAD outlines and Bluebeam toolchests

 

[OffshoreWindStructures]

Is there a big difference between UK and UN/EU sections?
If so, I will aim to upload them in separate listings with CAD outlines and Bluebeam toolchests

AFAIK yes there is a difference between the two types. I think the UK sections are direct metric versions of the old imperial section sizes using inches so you have dimensions with irregular values.

The EU sections seem to be based on metric sizing from day one so the dimensions and size increases look more regular. You'll be able to compare for yourself how similar/dissimilar by comparing the tables already provided to you