Database for Structural Steel Props

[mayurgodbole]

I have been searching the internet for a long time for a database/excel file for structural steel props. The only place i found was aisc and for that i have to be a member which is expensive.....does anybody know aof any other source for the same!!
Thank you.

 

[Panars]

This was discussed in some detail in Thread 166413

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=166413

 

[mayurgodbole]

Thanks a lot Panars i just found that thread!!!!

 

[mayurgodbole]

Does any one have any idea where i can find the surface area and box area tables for W shapes?

 

[yogia]

Hi mayurgodbole:

Please look at the Arcelor website ...

http://www.arcelor.com/sections/upload/diglib/SECTIONS-2006-1-3-ES-EN-IT.xls

which does have American W shapes ... and the surface area for shapes is given in m2/m.

I hope this helps.

Yogi Anand, D.Eng, P.E.
Energy Efficient Building Network LLC
ANAND Enterprises LLC

http://www.energyefficientbuild.com

 

[mayurgodbole]

Thanks a lot Yogi!!! Appreciate the help!!!