Structural tubing cost vs. rolled shapes cost
Structural tubing cost vs. rolled shapes cost
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Does anyone know if there is a reference that gives relative cost differences (per pound) between structural tubing shapes and rolled shapes such as W-beams and channels and plate.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Tony Billeaud
Mechanical Engineer






RE: Structural tubing cost vs. rolled shapes cost
RE: Structural tubing cost vs. rolled shapes cost
RE: Structural tubing cost vs. rolled shapes cost
VERY roughly, currently, unfabricated W-shape steel is about $0.40 per pound, where tube shape steel is about $0.50 per pound.
On top of those numbers is shipping, fabricating, erections, etc.
Unless you have a very specific case, 99% of clients don't care if you use tube sections, as long as you feel it is the best alternative on price, availablity, dimensionally compatiblity with other disciplines, etc.