The W24x250 is a wide-flange structural steel beam designation used for identifying a specific W-shape in steel design and detailing references. This page presents the authoritative dimensional and mass data supplied for the shape, together with a CAD resource for drafting workflows.
Use the listed properties to coordinate drawings, compare section data, and support preliminary engineering review. Final member selection, strength checks, connection design, and detailing decisions require the applicable project criteria and verification by a qualified 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 : 668 mm
Width : 335.3 mm
Web Thickness : 26.4 mm
Flange Thickness : 48 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 474.19 cm2
Unit Weight : 372.2 kg/m
How to read the W24x250 reference
The W designation identifies a wide-flange beam. The remainder of the designation distinguishes this section within the W-shape series. The source data on this page identifies the section geometry, cross-sectional area, and unit mass without replacing the authoritative design tables or project specifications.
What the listed properties describe
Depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section. Web thickness refers to the central plate between the flanges, while flange thickness describes the thickness of the top and bottom flange elements. The root fillet radius is the rounded transition where a flange meets the web. These features matter when checking clearances, connection detailing, fabrication geometry, and fit-up.
Sectional area supports calculations involving material quantity and section properties. Unit weight is useful for estimating member mass and coordinating structural quantities, handling, and fabrication information. Neither value alone establishes bending strength, axial resistance, shear resistance, or serviceability performance.
Reference standard and CAD workflow
The source identifies AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, as the referenced U.S. specification. Use the accompanying DWG download as a drafting reference, then confirm geometry, orientation, connection clearances, and project requirements before issuing fabrication or construction documents.
Related reference topics include W-shape terminology, steel section properties, structural steel connections, steel detailing, and DWG resources. These are useful internal-link destinations for readers moving from a single-section lookup to broader design and drafting guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the W24x250?
W24x250 is a wide-flange structural steel beam designation. The source content provides its dimensions, section area, unit weight, and CAD reference.
What does the W24x250 data include?
The reference includes overall depth and width, web and flange thicknesses, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values describe the section but do not by themselves provide a complete member design check.
What is the DWG file used for?
The DWG file can support drafting, layout, and geometry coordination. Review the drawing against the applicable project documents and confirm all connection and fabrication requirements before relying on it for issued work.
Does the W24x250 designation determine structural capacity?
No. Capacity depends on the material specification, unbraced conditions, applied actions, limit states, connections, stability, and other project-specific criteria. A qualified engineer should verify the complete design.
