American Structural Columns

American Structural Columns are vertical structural steel members designed to transfer loads from beams, floors, roofs and other structural components to the foundation or supporting structure.

They are an important part of steel building systems and are widely used in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, infrastructure projects, platforms and engineered steel frameworks.

American Structural Columns are commonly selected according to section properties, axial loading, column height, structural stability, connection requirements, material grade and engineering design. W-Shapes and other applicable structural sections can be used depending on the requirements of the project.

American structural sections are generally referenced through AISC steel section specifications, while the material grade is specified through the applicable ASTM material standard.

At Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP, we support American Structural Column requirements based on customer drawings, technical specifications and project requirements. Customers can specify the required column designation, section dimensions, ASTM grade, length, quantity and applicable AISC requirements.

American Structural Columns can also be used together with American Structural Angles, Channels, Beams and Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) to create complete steel building frameworks and fabricated structural assemblies.

For an accurate quotation, customers can provide their required column designation, section dimensions, material grade, length, quantity and applicable ASTM / AISC specification, along with project drawings or technical documentation where required.

Specifications

American Structural Columns are available in different section designations, depths, flange widths, web thicknesses, flange thicknesses, lengths and structural steel grades according to applicable ASTM material specifications, AISC requirements and project specifications.

Category	Details
Product	American Structural Columns
Profile	W-Shapes / I-Shaped Structural Sections
Material	Carbon Steel / Structural Steel
Types	Structural Column Sections as per applicable AISC requirements
Standards	Applicable ASTM Standards / AISC Requirements
Grades	As per applicable ASTM material specification
Section Depth	Various standard sizes
Flange Width	As per selected column section
Web Thickness	As per selected section
Flange Thickness	As per selected section
Length	Standard Lengths / Cut-to-Length
Surface	Mill Finish / As Specified
Supply Form	Individual Sections / Bundles
Customization	Section, size, grade, length and quantity as required
Applications	Buildings, Industrial Structures, Warehouses, Infrastructure & Engineering

W-Shapes / Wide Flange Columns

W-Shapes (Wide Flange Sections) are commonly used as structural columns in American steel construction. Their wide-flange geometry provides structural properties suitable for vertical load-bearing applications when selected according to engineering design.

Column Section Dimensions

American Structural Columns are generally identified by their AISC designation and section dimensions, including:

Overall Section Depth
Flange Width
Web Thickness

Flange Thickness
Section Weight
Column Length

The appropriate section should be selected according to axial loading, column height, structural stability, connection requirements and engineering design.

ASTM Specifications

The applicable ASTM material specification depends on the required steel grade and project requirements. Material properties, chemical composition and mechanical requirements should be confirmed against the applicable ASTM specification.

AISC Requirements

AISC requirements may be referenced for structural steel design, section properties, column selection and application of American structural members. The applicable project drawings and engineering specifications should determine the required AISC requirements.

Length Availability

Structural columns can be considered in standard lengths or cut-to-length requirements, depending on product availability and customer specifications.

Material & Grade

The material grade is selected according to the applicable ASTM specification and project requirements. Customers can specify the required ASTM grade along with the column designation and dimensions.

Supply Requirements

For an accurate quotation, customers should provide:

Column Type / Designation
Section Size
Section Depth
Flange Width
Web Thickness
Flange Thickness

ASTM Material Grade
Required Length
Quantity
Applicable AISC Requirements
Project Specification, if applicable

Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP can support standard and project-based requirements for American Structural Columns, subject to product availability and agreed specifications.

Size & Weight Chart

W-Shapes – American Structural Column Size & Weight Chart

Section	Depth d (in)	Flange Width bf (in)	Web Thickness tw (in)	Flange Thickness tf (in)	Weight (lb/ft)
W4×13	4.16	4.060	0.280	0.345	13
W5×16	5.01	5.000	0.240	0.360	16
W5×19	5.15	5.030	0.270	0.430	19
W6×9	5.90	3.940	0.170	0.215	9
W6×12	6.03	4.000	0.230	0.280	12
W6×15	5.99	5.990	0.230	0.260	15
W6×20	6.20	6.020	0.260	0.365	20
W6×25	6.38	6.080	0.320	0.455	25
W8×10	7.89	3.940	0.170	0.205	10
W8×13	7.99	4.000	0.230	0.255	13
W8×15	8.11	4.015	0.245	0.315	15
W8×18	8.14	5.250	0.230	0.330	18
W8×21	8.28	5.270	0.250	0.400	21
W8×24	7.93	6.495	0.245	0.400	24
W8×28	8.06	6.535	0.285	0.465	28
W8×31	8.00	8.000	0.285	0.435	31
W8×40	8.25	8.070	0.360	0.560	40
W10×12	9.87	3.960	0.190	0.200	12
W10×15	9.99	4.000	0.230	0.270	15
W10×22	10.17	5.750	0.240	0.360	22
W10×30	10.47	5.810	0.300	0.510	30
W10×33	9.73	7.960	0.290	0.395	33
W10×45	10.10	8.020	0.350	0.620	45
W12×14	11.91	3.970	0.170	0.200	14
W12×16	11.99	3.990	0.190	0.225	16
W12×19	12.16	4.005	0.230	0.260	19
W12×22	12.31	4.030	0.260	0.315	22
W12×26	12.22	6.490	0.230	0.380	26
W12×30	12.34	6.520	0.260	0.440	30
W12×35	12.50	6.560	0.300	0.520	35
W12×40	11.94	8.005	0.295	0.515	40
W12×45	12.12	8.050	0.345	0.575	45
W12×50	12.19	8.080	0.370	0.640	50
W12×53	12.06	10.000	0.345	0.580	53
W12×58	12.22	10.010	0.355	0.640	58
W12×65	12.12	12.000	0.375	0.605	65
W14×22	13.74	5.000	0.230	0.335	22
W14×30	13.84	6.730	0.270	0.430	30
W14×38	14.02	6.770	0.310	0.515	38
W14×43	13.66	7.700	0.305	0.450	43
W14×48	13.79	8.030	0.340	0.510	48
W14×53	13.92	8.060	0.370	0.550	53
W14×61	13.89	9.995	0.375	0.645	61
W14×68	14.04	10.035	0.415	0.720	68
W14×74	14.17	10.070	0.440	0.785	74
W14×82	14.31	10.130	0.510	0.835	82
W14×90	14.02	14.520	0.550	0.570	90
W16×26	15.69	5.525	0.250	0.345	26
W16×31	15.88	5.525	0.275	0.430	31
W16×36	15.86	6.985	0.275	0.430	36
W16×40	16.01	6.995	0.305	0.505	40
W16×45	16.13	7.035	0.345	0.565	45
W16×50	16.26	7.070	0.380	0.585	50
W18×35	17.70	6.000	0.300	0.495	35
W18×40	17.90	6.015	0.315	0.525	40
W18×46	18.06	6.060	0.345	0.605	46
W18×50	18.20	7.500	0.355	0.570	50
W18×55	18.11	7.530	0.390	0.600	55
W18×60	18.24	7.555	0.415	0.630	60
W18×65	18.35	7.590	0.450	0.680	65
W18×71	18.47	7.635	0.495	0.730	71
W18×76	18.21	11.035	0.400	0.680	76
W21×44	20.66	6.500	0.350	0.450	44
W21×50	20.83	6.530	0.380	0.535	50
W21×57	21.06	6.555	0.405	0.650	57
W21×62	20.99	8.240	0.400	0.615	62
W21×68	21.13	8.240	0.405	0.650	68
W21×73	21.23	8.270	0.430	0.685	73
W21×83	21.43	8.300	0.515	0.740	83
W21×93	21.62	8.360	0.580	0.800	93
W24×55	23.57	7.005	0.395	0.505	55
W24×62	23.74	7.040	0.430	0.590	62
W24×68	23.73	8.960	0.415	0.585	68
W24×76	23.91	8.990	0.440	0.680	76
W24×84	24.10	9.020	0.470	0.770	84
W24×103	24.50	9.060	0.550	0.980	103
W27×84	26.71	9.960	0.490	0.640	84
W27×94	26.92	9.990	0.525	0.715	94
W27×102	27.29	10.010	0.515	0.750	102
W27×114	27.57	10.070	0.570	0.830	114
W27×129	27.97	10.070	0.610	0.930	129
W30×90	29.65	10.410	0.500	0.620	90
W30×99	29.65	10.458	0.520	0.670	99
W30×108	29.88	10.510	0.565	0.710	108
W30×116	30.05	10.520	0.565	0.830	116
W30×124	30.17	10.510	0.510	0.835	124
W33×118	32.91	11.480	0.510	0.710	118
W33×130	33.10	11.510	0.550	0.815	130
W36×135	35.85	11.995	0.600	0.825	135
W36×150	36.74	12.000	0.650	0.890	150

The AISC W-shape convention uses the nominal depth in inches × weight in lb/ft, so, for example, W12×26 means a W-shape with a nominal 12-inch depth and 26 lb/ft nominal weight; actual depth varies by section.

Grades Available

American Structural Columns can be supplied in different structural steel grades according to applicable ASTM material specifications, AISC requirements and project specifications. The selected grade depends on the required mechanical properties, structural loading, column design, fabrication requirements and engineering requirements.

At Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP, American Structural Columns can be sourced according to the customer's specified column designation, grade, dimensions, length, quantity and applicable ASTM / AISC requirements, subject to product availability.

Grade / Specification	Material Type	Typical Requirement
ASTM A36	Carbon Structural Steel	General structural and fabrication applications
ASTM A572 Grade 50	High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel	Structural applications requiring higher strength
ASTM A992	Structural Steel	Commonly specified for structural building members
Other ASTM Grades	Structural Steel	As per project specification and requirement

ASTM A36

ASTM A36 is a widely specified carbon structural steel grade used for general construction, fabrication and engineering applications. It can be considered for structural column requirements where the specified material properties meet the project requirements.

ASTM A572 Grade 50

ASTM A572 Grade 50 is a high-strength low-alloy structural steel specification that can be considered for applications requiring higher specified strength than general-purpose structural steel grades.

ASTM A992

ASTM A992 is a structural steel specification commonly associated with structural shapes used in building construction. Its suitability for a particular column application should be confirmed against the applicable product and project specification.

Grade Selection

The appropriate grade for an American Structural Column should be selected based on:

Required mechanical properties
Axial and structural loading
Column height
Section dimensions
Structural stability requirements
Design requirements

Fabrication requirements
Welding requirements
Applicable ASTM specification
AISC requirements
Project specification

Customers should specify the required ASTM grade, column designation, section dimensions, length and quantity when submitting an enquiry.

Material Documentation

Where required and agreed at the time of order, applicable material test certificates and supporting documentation can be provided according to the purchase order and project requirements.

Note: Exact grade availability should be confirmed with Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP before ordering, as availability may vary according to column section, size, specification and project requirements.

Applications

American Structural Columns are widely used in construction, industrial structures, infrastructure and engineering projects where vertical load-bearing and structural support members are required.

Building & Construction

American Structural Columns are commonly used in steel building systems for:

Commercial buildings
Industrial buildings
Steel-framed structures
Multi-level structural frameworks
Load-bearing structural systems

Industrial Structures

Structural columns are used in industrial facilities where vertical steel members are required to support structural loads. Applications include:

Factory structures
Manufacturing facilities
Industrial buildings
Equipment support structures
Heavy-duty steel frameworks

Warehouses & Storage Facilities

American Structural Columns can be incorporated into warehouse and storage structures as part of the main vertical framework. Applications include:

Warehouse structures
Industrial storage buildings
Steel building frameworks
Roof-support systems

Infrastructure Projects

Structural columns can be used in infrastructure and civil engineering projects where the specified ASTM / AISC section meets the project requirements. Applications include:

Infrastructure frameworks
Elevated structures
Supporting structures
Platforms
Engineering structures

Heavy Structural Fabrication

American Structural Columns are suitable for fabricated steel structures requiring vertical load-bearing members. Applications include:

Structural frames
Support structures
Heavy fabricated assemblies
Industrial platforms
Steel frameworks

Machinery & Equipment Supports

Structural columns can form part of support frameworks for industrial machinery and equipment, subject to the required structural design and loading conditions.

Platforms & Supporting Structures

American Structural Columns can be incorporated into industrial platforms, elevated structures and supporting frameworks where the selected section provides the required structural properties.

Steel Building Frameworks

Structural columns can be combined with American Structural Beams, Channels, Angles and Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) to create complete steel building and industrial frameworks.

The appropriate column designation, dimensions and material grade should always be selected according to the structural loading, column height, stability requirements, applicable ASTM specification, AISC requirements and project specifications.

Uses of American Structural Columns

American Structural Columns are versatile structural steel members used for vertical load-bearing, structural support and steel framework applications across construction, industrial, infrastructure and engineering projects.

Used for main vertical support members in commercial, industrial and steel building structures.

Suitable for industrial sheds and factory buildings requiring structural steel column sections.

Used in warehouses and storage facilities as part of the main structural framework.

Suitable for multi-level steel structures where structural columns are specified according to engineering design.

Used for heavy-duty structural frameworks and fabricated steel structures.

Suitable for machinery and equipment support structures in industrial facilities.

Used for platforms, elevated structures and supporting frameworks according to project requirements.

Suitable for infrastructure and civil engineering projects requiring ASTM / AISC specified structural steel sections.

Used for general structural fabrication, including frames, supports and steel assemblies.

Can be combined with American Structural Beams, Channels, Angles and Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) to create complete steel frameworks.

Suitable for load-bearing applications where the selected column section meets the required structural design and section-property requirements.

The appropriate column designation, dimensions, grade and length should be selected according to the structural loading, column height, stability requirements, applicable ASTM specification, AISC requirements and project specifications.

Advantages of American Structural Columns

American Structural Columns provide a reliable solution for vertical load-bearing, structural support and steel framework applications across construction, industrial, infrastructure and engineering projects.

High Load-Bearing Capability – Suitable for vertical structural support when the appropriate section is selected according to the engineering design.

Structural Strength & Rigidity – Properly selected column sections provide the required strength and rigidity for structural frameworks.

Wide Application Range – Suitable for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, infrastructure, platforms and engineered structures.

W-Shapes / Wide Flange Options – Wide flange sections provide flexibility for structural column designs requiring suitable section properties.

ASTM Grade Options – Material grades such as ASTM A36, ASTM A572 Grade 50 and ASTM A992 can be considered according to the applicable product and project specification.

AISC-Based Section Selection – Column designation and section properties can be selected according to applicable AISC requirements and engineering design.

Different Section Sizes – Available in different section depths, flange widths and thicknesses according to applicable AISC section tables and product requirements.

Design Flexibility – Different column sections allow engineers to select suitable members according to loading, column height and structural configuration.

Suitable for Heavy Structures – Appropriate sections can be considered for industrial buildings, warehouses and other heavy structural applications.

Fabrication Friendly – Suitable for common structural fabrication operations such as cutting, drilling, welding and assembly, subject to applicable specifications.

Project-Based Supply – Column requirements can be specified according to designation, dimensions, grade, length and quantity.

Compatible with Other American Sections – Can be used with American Structural Angles, Channels, Beams and Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) to create complete steel frameworks.

Domestic & International Applications – Suitable for projects requiring structural steel columns specified to ASTM / AISC requirements.

The appropriate column designation and section should always be selected according to the structural loading, column height, stability requirements, section properties, applicable ASTM specification, AISC requirements and project specifications.

Mechanical Properties – American Structural Columns

(Typical minimum values for commonly used ASTM structural steel grades.)

Standard / Grade	ASTM A36	ASTM A572 Grade 50	ASTM A992/A992M
Tensile Strength (MPa), Min.	400	450	450
Yield Strength (MPa), Min.	250	345	345
Elongation (%), Min.	20	21	21

For A572 Grade 50, ASTM specifies minimum yield strength of 345 MPa, minimum tensile strength of 450 MPa, and minimum elongation of 21% in 2 in. A992 specifies 345 MPa minimum yield strength, 448 MPa minimum tensile strength, and 21% minimum elongation in 50.8 mm.

Why Choose Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP?

Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP supports customers looking for American Structural Columns for construction, industrial, infrastructure, fabrication and engineering requirements. Our supply approach is based on the customer's required column designation, section dimensions, grade, length, quantity and applicable ASTM / AISC specifications.

FAQ – American Structural Columns

What are American Structural Columns?

American Structural Columns are structural steel sections primarily used as vertical load-bearing and supporting members in buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, infrastructure and engineered steel structures.

What types of American Structural Columns are available?

American Structural Columns commonly include W-Shapes (Wide Flange Sections) and other applicable structural shapes, depending on the project specification and AISC requirements.

What are W-Shapes used for as structural columns?

W-Shapes are commonly used as vertical structural members in steel buildings, industrial structures, warehouses and other load-bearing frameworks where the selected section meets the engineering requirements.

What are American Structural Columns used for?

They are commonly used in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, infrastructure projects, platforms, equipment supports and heavy structural frameworks.

Which standards apply to American Structural Columns?

American Structural Columns can be specified according to applicable ASTM material standards and AISC requirements, depending on the project and engineering specification.

Which ASTM grades are available?

Grades such as ASTM A36, ASTM A572 Grade 50 and ASTM A992 may be considered according to the applicable product specification and project requirements. Exact availability should be confirmed at the time of enquiry.

What sizes of American Structural Columns are available?

Structural Columns are available in different AISC designations, section depths, flange widths and thicknesses. Actual availability depends on the applicable AISC section tables and Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP's current product range.

Can American Structural Columns be supplied in custom lengths?

Yes. Standard and cut-to-length requirements can be considered depending on product availability and customer specifications.

How do I select the right American Structural Column?

Selection should consider the column designation, axial loading, column height, section properties, dimensions, material grade, stability requirements, connections and applicable ASTM / AISC specifications.

Can Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP supply American Structural Columns in bulk?

Yes. Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP can support bulk and project-based requirements, subject to product availability and agreed specifications.

What information is required for a quotation?

Customers should provide the column designation, section size, dimensions, ASTM grade, required length, quantity and applicable AISC requirements. Project drawings or technical specifications can also be shared.

Can American Structural Columns be used with other American structural sections?

Yes. They can be used with American Structural Angles, Channels, Beams and Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) to create complete steel building frameworks and fabricated assemblies.

Does Moksh Tubes & Fittings LLP support international enquiries?

Yes. International enquiries for American Structural Columns can be discussed based on the required ASTM specification, column section, dimensions, quantity and delivery requirements.

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American Structural Columns – ASTM / AISC Steel Columns