W18×97 wide-flange beam

W18×97 weighs 97 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)18 5/8"
Flange width (bf)11 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)9/16"
Flange thickness (tf)7/8"
k (detailing)1 3/4"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight97 lb/ft
Area (A)28.5 in²
Ix1750 in⁴
Sx188 in³
Zx211 in³
rx7.82 in
Iy201 in⁴
Sy36.1 in³
Zy55.3 in³
ry2.65 in
J5.86 in⁴

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need W18×97 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing