Axle Beam B-530 — 1911 Carnegie steel section
Authentic hot-rolled steel section reproduced from the 1911 Carnegie Shape Book. Profile digitized from the original engraving and rolled to order on our mill. Section data below; see the product images for the original 1911 figure with its dimension callouts and the full catalog page.
| Section index | B 530 |
| Section type | Axle Beam |
| Depth | 2 1/2" |
| Width | 1 5/8" |
| Web thickness | 1/4" |
| Cove radius | 5/8" |
| Tip radius | 7/32" |
| Section area | 1.954 in² |
| Weight (1911 published) | 6.10 lb/ft |
| Weight (computed from profile) | 6.65 lb/ft |
| Source | Carnegie Shape Book, 1911 edition, page 17 |
All dimensions in inches; weights are theoretical at 490 lb/ft³ steel. Available in the listed 1911 size or adapted to your requirements — contact Kimes Steel & Rail for custom rolling.
