Dimensions of obsolete beams
Dimensions of obsolete beams
(OP)
Where can I find section and dimensional properties of old
"B" series beams (specifically 6B12)? Is there an online or free source?
"B" series beams (specifically 6B12)? Is there an online or free source?






RE: Dimensions of obsolete beams
The following editions of the AISC Steel Manual contain the 6B12.
2nd ed. 1934
4th ed. 1941
5th ed. 1947
6th ed. 1963
It probably is also in the 3rd edition, but I don't have a copy.
The properties are:
Depth 6.00 in
Width 4.00 in
Area 3.53 in^2
Flange thk 0.279 in
Web thk 0.230 in
Weight 12 lbs/ft
Ixx 21.7 in^4
Sxx 7.24 in^3
rxx 2.48 in
Iyy 2.89 in^4
Syy 1.44 in^3
ryy 0.90 in
There is a Wide Flange beam (W6x12) with very close properties in
7th ed. 1970
8th ed. 1980
9th ed. 1989
Thru the 5th edition, Structural steel was A7 (yield 33ksi). The 6th edition recognized the use of A36 (yield 36ksi).
A good source for out of print books is: www.mxbf.com
RE: Dimensions of obsolete beams
Thanks again.
David Anderson
RE: Dimensions of obsolete beams
Try the site listed below.
http://www.bibliofind.com/
RE: Dimensions of obsolete beams