The W24x104 is a wide-flange steel beam designation used for identifying a specific W-shape section. This reference brings together the listed section dimensions, material quantity data, AISC 16 context, and a downloadable DWG resource for drafting workflows.
Use the source values below as the dimensional reference for this section. For structural applications, section selection, member capacity, stability, connection design, and detailing should be checked by a qualified engineer using the governing project requirements.
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 : 612.1 mm
Width : 325.1 mm
Web Thickness : 12.7 mm
Flange Thickness : 19 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 198.06 cm2
Unit Weight : 155.5 kg/m
How to read this W-shape reference
The designation W24x104 identifies the section within the W-shape family. The accompanying data describes the overall depth and width, web and flange thicknesses, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These properties support common reference, drafting, estimating, and preliminary engineering tasks, but they do not by themselves establish a member’s design resistance.
Why the listed dimensions matter
Depth and flange width help establish the section envelope for layout and coordination. Web thickness and flange thickness are relevant to fabrication details, local behavior, and connection interfaces. The root fillet radius is important when checking fit-up, coping, bearing details, and clearances around the rolled shape.
Using the DWG resource
The linked DWG can support CAD coordination and detail development. Before issuing drawings, confirm the section orientation, units, insertion point, layer conventions, and any project-specific drafting requirements. The drawing should be checked against the listed reference data and should not be treated as a substitute for design calculations or approved fabrication documents.
Related steel-shape references
For broader context, pair this page with the site’s references for W-shape steel sections, steel section properties, AISC terminology, and steel connection detailing. These topics help explain how a tabulated shape is used in design and documentation.
W24x104 FAQ
What type of section is W24x104?
W24x104 is a designation for a W, or wide-flange, steel beam section. The source reference identifies its dimensions and section data.
What does the reference include?
It includes overall depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight, along with an AISC 16 reference and a DWG download.
Can the listed properties be used to select a beam for a project?
They can support reference and preliminary coordination, but final selection requires engineering checks for the applicable loads, span, restraint, limit states, connections, material requirements, and project criteria.
Why should the DWG be checked before use?
CAD files should be reviewed for units, scale, orientation, layers, and alignment with the authoritative project information before they are used in drawings or fabrication documentation.
