W18×97 vs W18×106

A side-by-side comparison of two AISC wide-flange beams, 16th Edition. Detailing dimensions to the nearest 1/16 in.

W18×106 is the heavier section at 106 lb per foot, versus 97 for W18×97 (9 lb/ft more).

Both are nominally 18 in. deep.

W18×106 has the greater bending strength: section modulus Sx of 204 in³ versus 188, about 9% more.

PropertyW18×97W18×106
Weight97 lb/ft106 lb/ft
Depth (d)18 5/8"18 3/4"
Flange width (bf)11 1/8"11 1/4"
Web thickness (tw)9/16"9/16"
Flange thickness (tf)7/8"15/16"
Area (A)28.5 in²31.1 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)1750 in⁴1910 in⁴
Section modulus (Sx)188 in³204 in³
Plastic modulus (Zx)211 in³230 in³

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