The W8x24 is a W-beam reference entry for structural steel detailing and preliminary section identification. This page presents the source-listed geometric dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight, together with context for the referenced AISC specification.
Use the dimensional data when reviewing framing layouts, checking drawing callouts, or coordinating steel members with connection and detailing information. For design work, confirm the applicable material specification, loads, limit states, and project requirements with the responsible 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 : 201.4 mm
Width : 165.1 mm
Web Thickness : 6.2 mm
Flange Thickness : 10.2 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 10 mm
Sectional Area : 45.68 cm2
Unit Weight : 35.9 kg/m
How to use this W8x24 reference
The dimensions in the preserved reference content describe the overall beam geometry and the thicknesses of its web and flanges. The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange, which can matter when checking clearances, detailing connections, or interpreting a CAD profile.
The listed sectional area and unit weight are useful for estimating member quantities and coordinating structural steel information. They should not be treated as a complete design check: member selection also depends on the applicable loads, support conditions, unbraced length, connection behavior, material properties, and governing project criteria.
Specification and drafting context
The source refers to AISC 360-16, the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. Treat that reference as specification context rather than as a substitute for the project’s adopted design requirements or engineering review.
A DWG download is provided with this entry for drafting and layout workflows. Before inserting the profile into production drawings, verify units, layer conventions, orientation, scaling, and the suitability of the file for the intended CAD system. Related internal resources can include the W-shapes index, steel section properties, structural steel terminology, and connection detailing guides.
Frequently asked questions
What is the W8x24?
W8x24 is the designation used for this W-beam reference entry. The page supplies its source-listed geometry, sectional area, unit weight, specification context, and a DWG resource.
What information is listed for this section?
The reference content lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values are intended for identification, coordination, and reference.
Can this page be used to select a beam for a building?
Not by itself. Final member selection requires project-specific engineering checks, including applied loads, support and bracing conditions, connections, material requirements, applicable design criteria, and code review.
What is the DWG file used for?
The linked DWG can support drafting, profile layout, and coordination tasks. Check the file’s units, scale, orientation, and CAD compatibility before using it in a production document.
