A steel beam costs $100 to $400 per foot to install or $1,200 to $4,200 on average for residential construction.
Sep 8, 2023
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How much does an I-beam cost?
The average U.S. homeowner spends $3,235 to install a new steel I-beam. Depending on the location, labor costs, project size, and additional work required, most people spend between $1,227 and $5,309 .
What size steel beam for a 40 foot span?
You can use a W12x40 (50 ksi) steel beams for your 40' clear span beams. The beam is 8” wide and 12” deep. It weighs 40 pounds per foot of beam length. This is a fairly large steel beam, due to the fact you have a very long 40' clear span.
How heavy is a 10 foot steel I-beam?
Designation Depth in inches x weight Per Ft. Lbs | Weight Per Ft. (Lbs.) | Area of Section (inches2) |
S8 x (8x4) | 18.4 | 5.41 |
23.0 | 6.77 | |
S10 x (10x4-5/8) | 25.4 | 7.46 |
35.0 | 10.30 |
Which is stronger, h-beam or I-beam?
CENTER WEB. H-beam: An H-beam has a thicker center web, which means it is often stronger. I-beam: An I-beam often has a thinner center web, which means it is often not able to take as much force as an h-beam.
$167 to $871
Steel Beams ; I Beam 3" 5.7# 20'. I Beam 3" 5.7# 20'. $166.63 ; I Beam 4" 7.7# x 20'. $227.00 ; I Beam 5" 10.0# x 20'. I Beam 5" 10.0# x 20'.
Jul 28, 2023 · So roughly $1.22/lb + the flat fee of $1000 for the crane and operator. I did all of the beam setting and bolting. This includes delivery.
$422 to $1,040
10" 12# X 40' I-BEAM. Our Price: $422.40 ; 10" 12# X 50' I-BEAM. Our Price: $528.00 ; 12" 14# X 40' I-BEAM. Our Price: $494.80 ; 12" 14# X 50' I-BEAM. Our Price: ...