Symbols for different metals

[ControlConcepts]

Where can you find a list of symbols denoting how each type of metal such as an I beam or c-channel etc is denoted. We have some drawins of switchracks with C6, W6 etc and was wondering where you could find out what these mean.

 

[testy]

Any structural steel supplier (Alro, Contractors steel etc...) should have a catalog showing the different types.

 

[JohnBreen]

Hello,

The official nomenclature for "calling out" rolled steel shapes (e.g., W, S, HP, M, C, MC, WT) is given by the American Institute of Steel Construction publication "Manual of Steel Construction" (now in its ninth edition. Go here:

http://www.aisc.org/Template.cfm?Se...e=/Ecommerce/ProductDisplay.cfm&Productid=203

Regards, John.