Most common sections in Europe? 1

[EngineerofSteel]

What section is most common in Europe? The IPE or the HE or some other section?

In the U.S. , W sections are very common. An "H" or "S" on the other hand is not easy to find.

I need to specify either IPE or HE, and don't want the contractor to have the more common section.

 

[prex]

IPE and HEA or HEB together with UPN are common and easily found in almost all sizes. However their usage is different, and you might need a mix of the three types in the same structure (though it all depends on the type of structure of course).

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[Zambo]

"and don't want the contractor to have the more common section." What does this mean? doesn't sound good.

Check Corus website

http://www.corus.co.uk

or

http://www.corus.com

a lot of information on their website, plus you can email for advice.

 

[EngineerofSteel]

I DO want to facilitate the contractor by specifying the easiest section to find.

I edited that sentence, and the meaning was disastrously altered. Thanks for the mention.