Steel Section Dimensions provides the main section dimensions (d, b, t, w) of structural steel shapes listed in the CISC Handbook of Steel Construction, 11th Edition. Dimensions can be displayed in metric or imperial units. The available steel shapes include: W, HP, M, S, C, MC, L (equal and unequal-leg), HSS (Square, Rectangular and Round) produced [...]
Designers must consider material availability when specifying section sizes, particularly for the heavier sizes in a nominal size range, and for small quantities of the less commonly used sizes. As regional availability of steel products varies, information on the availability of particular sizes can be obtained from either local steel fabricators, producers, and service centres. The [...]
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