The W8x10 is a wide-flange structural steel section listed here with metric dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight. Use the source data below as a section-identification reference, then verify design, material, connection, and fabrication requirements against the governing project documents.
This page is useful for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and CAD users checking a W-shape designation, reviewing section geometry, or locating the associated DWG file.
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 : 200.4 mm
Width : 100.1 mm
Web Thickness : 4.3 mm
Flange Thickness : 5.2 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 7.6 mm
Sectional Area : 19.1 cm2
Unit Weight : 15 kg/m
How to read the W8x10 designation
The W identifies the wide-flange beam family. The designation is a standard shape label rather than a replacement for the measured dimensions listed in the reference data. For drafting and checking, use the published depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius rather than estimating geometry from the name alone.
Understanding the listed section data
The dimensional entries describe the section geometry that affects detailing, clearances, copes, and connection layouts. The sectional area is a basic geometric property, while the unit weight supports material takeoff and shipping or handling estimates. These values do not by themselves establish allowable strength, member capacity, deflection performance, or connection adequacy.
Reference and CAD workflow
The source identifies AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, as the referenced specification. Treat that reference as design context, not as a substitute for the project’s adopted code, material specification, engineering calculations, or detailing requirements.
For drafting, download the linked W8x10 DWG and check the drawing units, layer conventions, insertion point, and geometric scale before placing it in a project model. Related reference topics include W shapes, steel section properties, structural steel connections, and CAD/DWG resources.
W8x10 FAQ
What does W8x10 mean?
W8x10 is the designation for a W-shaped, or wide-flange, structural steel section. The designation is used to identify the shape; the detailed geometry and unit weight should be taken from the published section data.
Which standard is referenced for this section?
The source references AISC 360-16, the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. Always confirm the specification and edition adopted for the project.
Can the listed dimensions be used directly for design?
They can support identification and preliminary detailing, but member design requires additional checks, including material properties, limit states, loading, bracing, connections, and applicable project requirements.
Is a DWG file available for the W8x10?
Yes. The source content includes a download link for a W8x10 DWG. Review the file’s units and drafting setup before using it in production documentation.
