The W10x88 is a W-shape steel section identified by its nominal designation and listed reference properties. This page provides the source dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and a CAD resource for use in preliminary detailing and reference work.
Use the technical values below as the controlling local data for this page. Before selecting the section for a project, verify the applicable design criteria, material requirements, loading, connection details, and fabrication constraints with the responsible engineer.
W Beam
refer to : AISC 16
the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16), which is the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. It provides guidelines and requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States.
Depth : 274.3 mm
Width : 261.6 mm
Web Thickness : 15.4 mm
Flange Thickness : 25.1 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 167.74 cm2
Unit Weight : 131.7 kg/m
How to read the W10x88 reference
The designation W10x88 identifies a wide-flange, or W-shape, steel member. The listed depth and width describe the overall section envelope, while the web thickness and flange thickness describe the primary plate elements that form the shape.
The root fillet radius represents the curved transition between the web and flange. This detail matters when checking fit-up, detailing connections, modeling the section accurately, or comparing the published shape to fabricated conditions.
Section properties and design context
The listed sectional area is a geometric property used in calculations such as axial resistance and related engineering checks. The listed unit weight expresses the member’s mass per unit length and can support estimating, shipping, handling, and framing-load workflows. These values do not by themselves establish a member’s capacity or suitability for a particular application.
The source references the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16. That reference provides the broader framework for structural steel design, fabrication, and erection in the United States; project-specific verification remains necessary.
CAD and detailing workflow
The downloadable DWG resource can help users place the W10x88 profile in drafting or coordination workflows. Check the drawing units, insertion scale, layer conventions, and geometric assumptions before incorporating the file into production documents. Useful related reference topics include W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, structural steel connections, and steel detailing terminology.
W10x88 FAQ
What is a W10x88?
A W10x88 is a W-shape structural steel section identified by its designation. The page lists its dimensional and section-property data for reference.
What do the depth and width values describe?
They describe the overall envelope of the steel section. The web and flange thicknesses provide additional information about the shape’s main elements.
What is the root fillet radius used for?
The root fillet radius describes the curved transition between the web and flange. It can be important for accurate modeling, connection detailing, and fit-up checks.
Does the listed unit weight determine structural capacity?
No. Unit weight supports mass and load-estimation work, but member capacity depends on the applicable design checks, material, loading, restraints, connections, and project requirements.
Can I use the DWG directly in construction documents?
The DWG is a drafting reference. Confirm its scale, units, geometry, and project detailing requirements before using it in issued documents.
