STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN

Dr. Ammar A. Ali

W36 × 300

depth (𝑑𝑑) ≈ 36 in.

weight (𝑤𝑤) = 300 lb/ft

𝑑𝑑 = overall depth, 𝑏𝑏𝑓𝑓 = flange width,

𝑡𝑡𝑓𝑓 = flange thickness, 𝑡𝑡𝑤𝑤 = web thickness

M shapes are miscellaneous shapes. They have cross sections that appear to be
exactly like W shapes, but with different dimensions and not widely available.

M8 × 6.5

depth (𝑑𝑑) ≈ 8 in.

weight (𝑤𝑤) = 6.5 lb/ft

2- S shapes (Fig. 1.7) are American standard beams. They have sloping inner faces on
the flanges, relatively thicker webs, and depths that are mostly full inches. They find
some application where heavy point loads are applied to the flanges, such as in
monorails for the support of hung cranes.

bf
Flange
tf slope 1632%

d
Web
tw

Fig. 1.7 American standard beam (S).

S12 × 35

depth (𝑑𝑑) = 12 in.

weight (𝑤𝑤) = 35 lb/ft

3- HP shapes (Fig. 1.8) are bearing pile shapes and are characterized by a rather
square cross section with flanges and webs of nearly the same or equal thickness (so
that the web will withstand pile-driving hammer blows).