Modified AISC Table For W Section
Modified AISC Table For W Section
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AISC Shapes Database v15.0 is an update to Shapes Database v14.1. This version is consistent with shape properties and dimensions tabulated in the AISC
Steel Construction Manual, 15th Edition, 1st Printing. The database contains some additional section properties that are not included in the Manual .
A. Table Instructions
Dimensions and properties for each shape are listed sequentially in a single row. The data in each column is as follows:
Column in
Variable Descriptiona
Databasea
A Type Shape type: W, M, S, HP, C, MC, L, WT, MT, ST, 2L, HSS, PIPE
The shape designation according to the AISC Naming Convention for Structural Steel Products for Use in Electronic Data
EDI_ STD_ Interchange (EDI) , June 25, 2001. This information is intended solely for the use of software developers to facilitate the
B (CG)
Nomenclature electronic labeling of shape-specific data and electronic transfer of that data.
The shape designation as seen in the AISC Steel Construction Manual , 15th Edition. The exception to this is the designation for
double angles. There is a separate listing (row) for each back-to-back spacing and configuration. Therefore, the shape
AISC_
C (CH) designation reflects these two variables. The listings for double angles follow the convention specified in the AISC Naming
Manual_ Label Convention for Structural Steel Products for Use in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) , June 25, 2001.
Boolean variable. A true, T, value indicates that there is a special note for that shape (see below). A false, F, value indicates that
there are no special notes for that shape.
Special notes:
D T_F W-shapes: a value of T for: t f > 2 in.
M-shapes: a value of T indicates that the shape has sloped flanges.
WT-shapes: a value of T for: t f > 2 in
MT-shapes: a value of T indicates that the shape has sloped flanges.
Warping statical moment at point 3 on cross section, as used in AISC Design Guide 9 and shown in Figure 2, in.4 (mm4 /106)
BD (EH) Sw3
Statical moment for a point in the flange directly above the vertical edge of the web, as used in AISC Design Guide 9, in.3 (mm3
BE (EI) Qf
/103)
BF (EJ) Qw Statical moment for a point at mid-depth of the cross section, as used in AISC Design Guide 9, in.3 (mm3 /103)
BG (EK) ro Polar radius of gyration about the shear center, in. (mm)
BH (EL) H Flexural constant
BI (EM) tan(α) Tangent of the angle between the y-y and z-z axes for single angles, where a is shown in Figure 3
BJ (EN) Iw Moment of inertia about the w -axis for single angles, in.4 (mm4 /106)
BK (EO) zA Distance from point A to center of gravity along z -axis, as shown in Figure 3, in. (mm)
BL (EP) zB Distance from point B to center of gravity along z -axis, as shown in Figure 3, in. (mm)
BM (EQ) zC Distance from point C to center of gravity along z -axis, as shown in Figure 3, in. (mm)
BN (ER) wA Distance from point A to center of gravity along w -axis, as shown in Figure 3, in. (mm)
BO (ES) wB Distance from point B to center of gravity along w -axis, as shown in Figure 3, in. (mm)
BP (ET) wC Distance from point C to center of gravity along w -axis, as shown in Figure 3, in. (mm)
BQ (EU) S wA Elastic section modulus about the w -axis at point A on cross section, as shown in Figure 3, in.3 (mm3 /103)
BR (EV) S wB Elastic section modulus about the w -axis at point B on cross section, as shown in Figure 3, in.3 (mm3 /103)
BS (EW) S wC Elastic section modulus about the w -axis at point C on cross section, as shown in Figure 3, in.3 (mm3 /103)
BT (EX) S zA Elastic section modulus about the z -axis at point A on cross section, as shown in Figure 3, in.3 (mm3 /103)
BU (EY) S zB Elastic section modulus about the z -axis at point B on cross section, as shown in Figure 3, in.3 (mm3 /103)
BV (EZ) S zC Elastic section modulus about the z -axis at point C on cross section, as shown in Figure 3, in.3 (mm3 /103)
BW (FA) r ts Effective radius of gyration, in. (mm)
BX (FB) ho Distance between the flange centroids, in. (mm)
Shape perimeter minus one flange surface (or short leg surface for a single angle), as used in Design Guide 19, in. (mm)
BY (FC) PA
BZ (FD) P A2 Single angle shape perimeter minus long leg surface, as used in AISC Design Guide 19, in. (mm)
CA (FE) PB Shape perimeter, as used in AISC Design Guide 19, in. (mm)
CB (FF) PC Box perimeter minus one flange surface, as used in Design Guide 19, in. (mm)
CC (FG) PD Box perimeter, as used in AISC Design Guide 19, in. (mm)
CD (FH) T Distance between web toes of fillets at top and bottom of web, in. (mm)
The workable gage for the inner fastener holes in the flange that provides for entering and tightening clearances and edge
distance and spacing requirements. The actual size, combination, and orientation of fastener components should be compared
CE (FI) WG i with the geometry of the cross section to ensure compatibility. See AISC Manual Part 1 for additional information, in. (mm)
The bolt spacing between inner and outer fastener holes when the workable gage is compatible with four holes across the flange.
CF(FJ) WG o See AISC Manual Part 1 for additional information, in. (mm)
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Values in parentheses "()" is for metric data.