W8x18 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the W8x18 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 8.14 in. The width of the section is 5.25 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 8.14 in |
| Top Width | 5.25 in |
| Top Thickness | 0.33 in |
| Bottom Width | 5.25 in |
| Bottom Thickness | 0.33 in |
| Web Thickness | 0.23 in |
| Fillet Radius | 0.3 in |
W8x18 Section Properties
The W8x18 section has an area of 5.26in2. The below table outlines the W8x18 section properties including the torsion constant as well as moment of inertia and plastic modulus properties.
| A | J | Iyp | Izp | Alpha | Cy | Cz | Iw | Plastic Mod Yp | Plastic Mod Xp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.26 in2 | 0.17 in4 | 7.97 in4 | 61.9 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 0 in | 122 in6 | 4.66 in3 | 17 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards W8x18
This section is typically designed using the design standard AISC 360-16 LRFD and is manufactured using a hot rolled process as it is a steel section.
