CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Steel Joist Dimensions https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:15:52 +0000 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:18:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2993 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Steel Joist Dimensions : Steel member dimensions do varybased...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=2993&PID=7972&title=steel-joist-dimensions#7972 Author: bmcnyc
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Posted: 13.Jan.2010 at 03:18

Steel member dimensions do vary based on what specific section is called for. Also, they vary much differently than your example. That is because there could be a bunch of different sections for a specific designation. For example, the W12 designation comes in many different varieties, from the W12x14 up to the W12x336. The master source for all steel sizes, in the US, is the AISC Steel Construction Manual. This is what Engineers use to chose members.
Sincerely,
bmcnyc
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Edited by bmcnyc - 13.Jan.2010 at 03:29]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:18:54 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=2993&PID=7972&title=steel-joist-dimensions#7972 <![CDATA[Steel Joist Dimensions : Steel beams are dimensioned as...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=2993&PID=7962&title=steel-joist-dimensions#7962 Author: Tankman
Subject: 2993
Posted: 12.Jan.2010 at 17:53

Steel beams are dimensioned as CarlB stated.
 
Pickup one of the *.pdf dimension files.
 
Be sure to pickup the metric or imperial.
 
Where are you posting from?
 
http://www.americanextrudedproducts.com/structural2.pdf


Edited by Tankman - 12.Jan.2010 at 18:20]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:53:16 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=2993&PID=7962&title=steel-joist-dimensions#7962 <![CDATA[Steel Joist Dimensions : No, steel structural members are...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=2993&PID=7954&title=steel-joist-dimensions#7954 Author: CarlB
Subject: 2993
Posted: 12.Jan.2010 at 05:15

No, steel structural members are usually described as the depth (actual) x weight/length, such as a C12x 30 is 12 inches deep channel section and weighs 30 pounds per foot.

http://www.structural-drafting-net-expert.com/steel-sections-standard-channels.html

http://www.engineersedge.com/structural_shapes_menu.shtml



]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:15:03 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=2993&PID=7954&title=steel-joist-dimensions#7954 <![CDATA[Steel Joist Dimensions : When drawing steel joists showing...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=2993&PID=7953&title=steel-joist-dimensions#7953 Author: Castor63
Subject: 2993
Posted: 12.Jan.2010 at 02:56

When drawing steel joists showing load bearing exterior walls, are they drawn the same as dimension lumber?

Example would be the dimensions of a wood 2x4 is actually 1.5x3.5.

Is steel dimensioned the same? The dimensions actually being smaller]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:56:45 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=2993&PID=7953&title=steel-joist-dimensions#7953