In this article, experimental and finite element analysis studies were carried out at different impact heights of steel beams with different geometric cross-sections. The behavior of elements with varying cross-sectional properties was examined when subjected to hammer loads dropped from different heights. In the experimental study, boundary conditions were established using a 2000 mm long rectangular cross-section beam element with pin and roller supports. The behavior of the steel beam under impact load was analyzed using Abaqus Explicit three-dimensional finite element models. Subsequently, a validation process ensuring convergence was performed before conducting a parametric study. 6 finite element models were constructed for the parametric study, comprising circular and ellipse-section steel elements with approximately equivalent unit weights. The cross-sectional geometry and hammer height were varied while keeping the boundary conditions consistent with the samples examined. As the height of the hammer drop increased, the displacement value, Von-Mises stress, and PEEQ (plastic equivalent strain) values of the elements also increased. When transitioning the cross-sectional shape of the beam element from a circle to an ellipse at a constant hammer height, it resulted in a decrease in the displacement value, Von-Mises stress, and PEEQ values. The results indicate that the maximum displacement, highest stress, and PEEQ value are observed in the E#2000 scenario. Similarly, the smallest displacement, lowest stress, and PEEQ value are exhibited in the C#1400 case.