H20 Timber Beam
An H20 timber beam is an I-section formwork bearer about 200 mm deep. It is used in slab, wall and column formwork grids and is planned with plywood, timber and props. The length list covers 145–590 cm (including 275, 300, 360, 490, 590 cm); quantity and shipment are confirmed in the quote. No fixed list price is published.
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ESPADA İSKELE
What is an H20 timber beam?
An H20 timber beam is an I-section (solid-web) timber formwork bearer. The “20” in site talk points to roughly 200 mm beam depth.
Flanges and a thin web form a light, standard section used with plywood and props on slab, wall and column formwork.
Espada İskele lists H20 as a product family here. Dimensions and mechanical figures below are sourced industry / manufacturer references—not Espada lot specs or a fixed stock list. No list price is published; confirm in the quote.
Send length need and quantity via Get a quote. See the brand note below for site slang “Doka beam”.
H20 sizes and Espada lengths
Length list: 145, 180, 190, 215, 245, 250, 265, 275, 290, 300, 330, 360, 390, 420, 450, 490, 550, 590 cm. Priority stock lengths 275, 300, 360, 490, 590 cm; all lengths are selectable in filters and quotes, confirmed before shipment.
Height 200 mm; flange 80 × 40 mm; web ≈22–32 mm.
Common stock lengths: 275, 300, 360, 490, 590 cm.
| Length (cm) | Note |
|---|---|
| 145 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 180 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 190 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 215 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 245 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 250 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 265 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 275 | Priority stock length — confirm on shipment |
| 290 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 300 | Priority stock length — confirm on shipment |
| 330 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 360 | Priority stock length — confirm on shipment |
| 390 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 420 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 450 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 490 | Priority stock length — confirm on shipment |
| 550 | Listed length — confirm on shipment |
| 590 | Priority stock length — confirm on shipment |
Length cards sit under the hub; quantity is confirmed in the quote.
H20 technical properties (sourced reference)
Permissible (zul) values differ from manufacturer characteristic (Mk/Vk) values. Figures below are sourced references—not Espada lot tests.
Summary table
- Beam height
- 200 mm
- Flange section
- 80 × 40 mm
- Web thickness (band)
- ≈22–32 mm
- Unit weight (band)
- ≈4.4–5,3 kg/m
- Permitted shear Q (EN 13377 Annex E)
- 11.0 kN
- Permitted moment M (EN 13377 Annex E)
- 5.0 kNm
- Flexural stiffness EI
- 450 kNm²
- Permitted span (catalogue)
- 4.00 m
- Delivery moisture (typical catalogue)
- 12 ± 2 %
Source and use note
- Source disciplineGeometry and EN 13377 Annex E figures mainly come from manufacturer catalogues. Mk/Vk examples belong to specific makers.
- Project designThis table is not an Espada lot test or site structural design. Moisture, damage and use conditions change values.
How to choose an H20 beam?
Choose from layout, length mix and manufacturer papers—not a price tag alone.
Formwork system
Clarify primary/secondary bearer roles for slab, wall, column or table forms.
Length and quantity
Build a length mix from spans and spacing; allow waste and spares.
Papers and condition
State new/used, end reinforcement and EN 13377 / maker papers in the quote.
Companion products
Plan with plywood thickness, timber walers and props / table forms.
Commercial
What changes H20 beam prices?
There is no fixed price list. These factors drive the quote.
Length and length mix
Length mix by span affects unit cost and freight.
New / used condition
End and web damage on used beams changes price.
Maker / brand and papers
Ask for EN 13377 / maker papers in the quote.
Quantity, packing and freight
Pallet count and delivery distance drive total cost.
End reinforcement and finish
PUR / plastic ends and finish affect life and price band.
No price figures; confirmed in the quote.
Where H20 beams are used
H20 is a multi-purpose bearer in reinforced-concrete formwork grids.
Slab formwork
Sits under plywood as primary/secondary bearers with prop spacing.
Wall formwork
Used on horizontal/vertical lines in large-area and panel systems.
Column formwork
Chosen per column perimeter and connection detail.
Table / climbing systems
Follow manufacturer guides for table forms and some climbing / tunnel uses.
Frequently asked questions
H20 timber beam FAQ
What is an H20 timber beam?
An I-section timber formwork bearer about 200 mm deep used in reinforced-concrete formwork.
Why is it called H20?
In sector talk, “20” points to roughly 20 cm / 200 mm beam height.
Is a “Doka beam” the same as an H20 beam?
No. Doka is a brand; H20 is a product/profile type. Sites may say “Doka” for H20, but brand and type are not the same. Espada does not present its product as original Doka.
What are typical H20 sizes?
Typical profile ≈ 200 mm height, flange 80 × 40 mm. Lengths are often in the 1.8–5.9 m band; Espada stock is confirmed in the quote.
How heavy is an H20 beam?
Industry reference is about ≈4.4–5,3 kg/m. Moisture and web type change weight.
What is the load capacity of an H20 beam?
Catalogues often cite EN 13377 Annex E permissible Q=11.0 kN, M=5.0 kNm. These are not Espada lot tests; design uses manufacturer papers and site conditions.
What changes H20 prices?
Length, new/used, maker, quantity, freight and papers. No fixed price here—request a quote.
How should H20 beams be stored?
Stack level and supported; protect from extreme sun and moisture; prefer breathable covers over sealed wraps. Segregate damaged ends.
Sources and pages
Related formwork products
Request an H20 timber beam quote
Send length need (m, to confirm), quantity and any brand/condition notes.