EN 10219 S355J2H Hollow Structural Section

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EN 10219 S355J2H Hollow Structural Section
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If your project drawings call out "EN 10219 S355J2H," you're looking at a European cold-formed welded structural hollow section with a specific combination of strength grade, delivery condition, and impact toughness class — not just a generic "structural tube." Getting each part of that designation right matters, because S355J2H behaves differently in the field, at low temperatures, and under fatigue loading than a plain S355JR section that looks identical on a stock list. This guide breaks down what each letter and number means, what to check on a certificate, and how to buy the right material the first time.
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Decoding the Designation: What "S355J2H" Actually Specifies

 

Each segment of the designation carries a distinct, code-defined meaning under the EN 10025 / EN 10219 naming system:

  • S - structural steel
  • 355 - minimum yield strength of 355 MPa, applicable up to a nominal thickness of 16 mm; yield strength requirements step down slightly for greater wall thicknesses, following the same thickness-dependent table used across the EN 10025-2 grade family
  • J2 - Charpy V-notch impact energy of at least 27 J at a test temperature of −20°C, a meaningfully tighter toughness requirement than the JR condition (27 J at +20°C) or J0 (27 J at 0°C) grades, making J2 material a common choice where sub-zero site conditions or dynamic loading are a concern
  • H - denotes a hollow section product form under EN 10219, distinguishing it from the equivalent open-section plate or bar designation

 

Mechanical Properties

 

Property Requirement (t ≤ 16 mm)
Minimum Yield Strength (ReH) 355 MPa
Tensile Strength (Rm) 470–630 MPa
Minimum Elongation (A) Approximately 22%
Charpy V-notch Impact Energy ≥ 27 J at −20°C

 

For greater wall thicknesses, the minimum yield strength reduces incrementally in line with the standard thickness bands shared across the EN 10025-2 grade series - always check the specific value against the certified thickness rather than assuming the 355 MPa headline figure applies uniformly across every wall gauge in a size range.

 

Chemical Composition

 

EN 10219 controls chemistry primarily through reference to the parent EN 10025-2 grade requirements for S355, with limits generally in this range for the J2 condition:

 

  • Carbon: 0.22% maximum
  • Manganese: 1.60% maximum
  • Silicon: 0.55% maximum
  • Phosphorus: 0.030% maximum
  • Sulfur: 0.030% maximum
  • Nitrogen: - (unless bound by aluminum, titanium, or another nitrogen-binding element)

 

This composition is deliberately controlled tighter than a basic JR-grade equivalent, since achieving reliable Charpy toughness at −20°C requires cleaner steel chemistry and tighter process control than a room-temperature-only toughness requirement demands.

 

Manufacturing Route and Delivery Condition

 

EN 10219 hollow sections are cold-formed from flat strip or plate and closed with a longitudinal or helical weld, most commonly by high-frequency induction or resistance welding. The standard is split into two parts that buyers should reference together:

 

  • EN 10219-1 covers technical delivery conditions - chemistry, mechanical properties, testing frequency, and marking requirements
  • EN 10219-2 covers dimensions, sectional properties, and permissible tolerances for round, square, and rectangular profiles

 

Unlike hot-finished sections produced under EN 10210, cold-formed EN 10219 sections retain a degree of residual stress and corner strain hardening from the forming process. This is factored into design rules under Eurocode 3 (particularly EC3 Part 1-8 for connection design and Part 1-9 for fatigue), so specifying engineers working to Eurocode already account for the cold-formed condition in their capacity calculations - it's not something a buyer needs to separately correct for, but it is a reason S355J2H shouldn't be substituted for a hot-finished equivalent without checking the design basis.

 

Typical Applications

 

  • Steel-framed buildings and industrial structures across the EU and other Eurocode-based jurisdictions, particularly where CE marking and EN 1090 execution class compliance are contractual requirements
  • Bridges and civil infrastructure, where the J2 toughness class supports use in exposed, temperature-variable environments
  • Offshore and marine support structures, where fatigue performance and low-temperature toughness both matter
  • Cold-climate construction - Nordic, Alpine, and similarly exposed sites where a −20°C-rated toughness grade is often a baseline specification rather than an upgrade
  • Crane runways, transmission structures, and dynamically loaded frames, where the fatigue-relevant material properties of hollow sections are directly referenced in design

 

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between S355J2H and S355JR hollow section?

A: Both share the same 355 MPa minimum yield strength, but J2 guarantees Charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least 27 J at −20°C, while JR only guarantees the same energy level at room temperature (+20°C). J2 material is produced with tighter chemistry and process control to reliably meet the colder test temperature, and typically carries a cost premium over JR.

Q: Is EN 10219 S355J2H the same as EN 10210 S355J2H?

A: No. Both standards can share the same steel grade designation, but EN 10219 covers cold-formed welded hollow sections while EN 10210 covers hot-finished (hot-rolled or hot-formed after welding) hollow sections. The manufacturing route affects residual stress state and, in some design codes, the buckling curve used in structural capacity checks - the two are not directly interchangeable without checking your project's design basis.

Q: Does EN 10219 S355J2H require CE marking?

A: For structural use placed on the market within the EU, yes - hollow sections manufactured to EN 10219 for construction use are subject to CE marking under the Construction Products Regulation, supported by a Declaration of Performance from the manufacturer. Always confirm current documentation with your supplier, since specific marking and certification requirements can be updated by regulation.

Q: What welding process is typically used to produce EN 10219 hollow sections?

A: Most producers use high-frequency induction or electric resistance welding to close the longitudinal (or occasionally helical) seam after cold-forming flat strip into the target profile. The weld seam is subject to non-destructive testing requirements under the standard's technical delivery conditions.

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