The W10x68 is a wide-flange structural steel shape listed in the AISC W-shape reference. This page provides the published geometric dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight for identification and preliminary reference.
Use the dimensional data alongside the broader W-shapes guide when comparing steel sections. For design work, engineers must verify the applicable material specification, loading, limit states, connection conditions, and project requirements rather than selecting a section from its designation alone.
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 : 264.2 mm
Width : 256.5 mm
Web Thickness : 11.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 19.6 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 128.39 cm2
Unit Weight : 100.8 kg/m
How to read the W10x68 reference
The dimensions identify the overall section geometry: depth describes the section from one flange extremity to the other, width describes the flange span, and the web and flange thicknesses describe the principal plate elements. The root fillet radius represents the curved transition between the web and flange and is important when interpreting detailed geometry or preparing accurate CAD work.
Sectional area is a geometric property used in applications such as axial-force calculations and weight estimation. Unit weight expresses the listed mass per unit length. These values should be kept distinct from strength properties, which depend on the specified steel material and the relevant design checks.
Reference and CAD use
The source identifies AISC 16, including the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, as the reference context for this section data. The downloadable DWG can support drafting and layout workflows, but imported geometry should be checked against the published dimensions before fabrication, detailing, or engineering documentation.
For related research, see the site’s resources on steel section properties, W-shape terminology, structural steel connections, and CAD/DWG detailing practices.
W10x68 FAQ
What type of steel section is the W10x68?
It is a W shape, also called a wide-flange section. Its profile consists of two flanges connected by a web.
What information is listed for the W10x68?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
What is the difference between sectional area and unit weight?
Sectional area describes the amount of steel in a cross-section, while unit weight describes the mass of the section over a length. They are related but are not interchangeable design properties.
Can the W10x68 DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is a drafting reference. Confirm its geometry against the authoritative section data and project requirements before using it for fabrication or final detailing.
Does the W10x68 designation alone prove that the section is adequate?
No. Adequacy depends on the material, loads, support conditions, stability, connections, applicable specification, and required engineering checks.
