The W8x15 is a W-shape steel beam reference with dimensional and mass data presented for structural steel detailing, drafting, and preliminary reference. Use the listed values together with the governing project specifications and verified engineering calculations.
This page also provides an AISC 360-16 context and a downloadable DWG file for CAD workflows. For related terminology, compare this entry with the site’s references on W-shape sections, steel section properties, and steel connection detailing.
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 : 206 mm
Width : 102.1 mm
Web Thickness : 6.2 mm
Flange Thickness : 8 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 7.6 mm
Sectional Area : 28.65 cm2
Unit Weight : 22.5 kg/m
How to read the W8x15 reference
The source data identifies the overall depth and width of the section, followed by web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions describe the basic rolled shape and are useful when checking clearances, preparing drawings, or coordinating the member with connected components.
The listed sectional area supports calculations that depend on the amount of steel in the cross-section. The unit-weight entry expresses the member’s mass per unit length in the units shown. These values should be read directly from the local reference data rather than inferred from nominal labels or substituted with values from another shape series.
AISC reference and drafting use
The page cites the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16). That specification provides a design, fabrication, and erection framework for steel structures in the United States; project documents may also impose additional requirements.
The downloadable DWG can help with CAD-based layout and detailing. Before using the profile in a design or fabrication package, confirm the source file, drawing scale, material requirements, connection geometry, and applicable project criteria. A section reference alone does not establish capacity or suitability for a particular structural application.
Related steel-reference topics
For broader design and drafting work, useful companion topics include beam orientation, section-property terminology, steel connection design, and CAD block and DWG practices. Linking these topics from this page can help readers move from a shape lookup to the surrounding engineering decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What information is provided for the W8x15?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also identifies the AISC 360-16 context and provides a DWG download.
What is the root fillet radius used for?
The root fillet is the curved transition between the web and flange. Its listed radius is relevant when checking geometric clearances, detailing connections, or coordinating adjacent parts.
Can the W8x15 DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is presented as a reference resource for CAD and drafting. Verify dimensions, units, detailing requirements, tolerances, and project specifications before using it in fabrication documentation.
Does this page provide the design capacity of the W8x15?
No. The page provides section dimensions and related reference data, not a complete member-capacity determination. Capacity depends on the material, unbraced conditions, loads, connections, limit states, and applicable design requirements.
Which standard is referenced on this page?
The source cites the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified here as AISC 360-16.
