HEA beams (also called wide flange beams with European standard dimensions) are structural steel profiles widely used in construction and engineering. They belong to the "H-beam" family, which also includes HEB and HEM beams, but each type has different flange and web thicknesses.
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What is an HEA Beam?
Shape: “H” shaped cross-section (wide flange).
Designation: “HEA” stands for H-Beam European wide flange, lightweight version.
Standards: Produced according to EN 10034 / EN 10025-2 (structural steel standards in Europe).
Material Grades: Commonly available in S235, S275, S355, and higher grades (yield strength in MPa).