Quantity Take Off

Structural Steel

Ian Taylor
Project Manager
Turner & Townsend Inc.
History of Structural Steel
History of Structural Steel
History of Structural Steel
History of Structural Steel Recap

• Modern Steel Construction has been

seen since the late 19th century.
• Allows for structures in areas
previously not possible
• A variety to shapes, sizes and
applications exist.
What is Structural Steel?
Structural Steel Mill
Steel Blast Furnace
Basic Oxygen Vessel
Steel Billets
Steel Rollers
 Steel Production Recap
• Steel is an alloy comprised of Iron and Carbon.
• New Steel is produced by combining limestone, iron ore
and coal.
• Liquid iron is extracted into a Basic Oxygen Vessel.
• Billets can be rolled into multiple shapes and sizes to meet
application needs.
• http://www.steel.org/making-steel/how-its-made.aspx
 ASTM Steel Standards

• ASTM Standard A36 - Standard

Specification for Carbon Structural
Steel
• ASTM Standard A1085 – Hollow
Structural Steel Members
 ASTM Steel Standards
ASTM A36 – Standard Members
Shape Height Nominal Weight
Inches Lbs./Ft.

W27 X 178 27.81 178

W27 X 161 27.59 161

W27 X 146 27.38 146

W27 X 114 27.29 114

 ASTM Steel Standards
ASTM 1085 – HSS Members
Shape Wall Thickness Nominal
Inches Weight
Lbs./Ft.
HSS20X20X7/8 0.875 221.06

HSS20X20X3/4 0.750 191.58

HSS20X20X5/8 0.625 161.40

HSS20X20X1/2 0.500 130.52

 Structural Steel Takeoff
• Unit of Measurement: Lbs. / Foot
• Calculation: Linear Foot x Weight of Steel
Member Type
• Conversion: Convert from Lbs. to Tons.
2000 lbs. = 1 US Ton
• Tip: Group Steel by the type and sizes; Specify
Steel by their floors & locations where
possible.
 Standard Steel Members
W-Section
• Wide Flange Beam
• Specification:
I.E. W12 x 79
• Translates to:
12 Inches deep,
weighs 79 lbs./ft.
 Standard Steel Members
C-Section
• Steel Channel Section
• Specification:
I.E. C10 x 25
• Translates to:
10 Inches deep,
weighs 25 lbs./ft.
 Standard Steel Members
L-Section
• Steel Angle Section
• Specification:
I.E. L8 x 8 x 5/8
• Translates to:
Leg of 8 Inches,
Leg of 8 Inches,
Thickness of 5/8”
• MUST refer to ASTM A36 tables to determine
weight
 Standard Steel Members
WT-Section
• Tee Section from Wide Flange Beam
• Specification:
I.E. 22 x 132
• Translates to:
22 Inches Tall
weighs 132 lbs./ft.
 Standard Steel Members
HSS-Section
• Square Structural Steel Sections
• Specification:
I.E. 18 x 18 x 7/8
• Translates to:
18 Inches tall,
18 Inches wide,
Thickness of 7/8”
• MUST refer to ASTM 1085 tables to determine
weight
 Standard Steel Members
HSS-Section
• Round Structural Steel Sections
• Specification:
I.E. 20 x 0.500
• Translates to:
20 Inch Outside Diameter,
Thickness of ½”
• MUST refer to ASTM 1085 tables to
determine weight
 Standard Steel Members
Steel Joist
• Structural Steel Joist Members
• Specification:
I.E. 16K5
• Translates to:
16 Inches of Depth,
K5 is the specified member
• MUST refer to manufacturers specifications to
determine weights.
 Standard Steel Members
Steel Joist
Joist 16K2 16K3 16K4 16K5
Designation
Depth (In.) 16 16 16 16

Approx. 5.5 lbs. 6.3 lbs. 7.0 lbs. 7.5 lbs.

Weight
(Lbs./Ft.)
 Standard Steel Members
Steel Deck
• Structural Steel Decking
• Specification:
Will be indicated
on plans
• Translates to:
Measure the area indicated
in Square Feet.
Standard Steel Members
Steel Connections
 Standard Steel Members
Steel Connections
• Modern Application:
– Welding of Individual Members
– Use of Steel Plates and Bolts

• Apply 10% - 13% to your overall

Steel Tonnage to capture
connections.
Steel Sections in Design
Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #1

You are a Cost Manager representing

XYZ client, and have been asked to
perform a quantity take off of a
Structural Steel Plan.
There are 10 W14 X 26 each that are
10’ in Length.
There are 6 W12 X 40, 2 that are 10’
in Length, and 4 that are 12’ in Length
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #1

First, Calculate the total length of the W14 X 26

Members
10 Members X 10’ Each = 100’
Then, Calculate the Total Length of the W12 X 40
Members
6 Members Total
2 Members X 10’ Each = 20’
4 Members X 12’ Each = 48’
Total Length = 68’
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #1

Then, calculate for the weights by grouped

member & calculate connections:
W14 X 26
100’ X 26 Lbs./Ft = 2,600 Lbs.
Calculate Connections: 2600 *1.10 = 2,860
W12 X 40
68 X 40 Lbs./Ft. = 2,720 Lbs.
Calculate Connections: 2720 *1.10 = 2,992
Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #1

Finally, convert Lbs. into Tonnage

W14 X 26
2,860 / 2000 = 1.43 Ton
W12 X 40
2,992 / 2000 = 1.50 Ton
Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #1

Description Qty. Unit

W14 X 26 1.43 Ton
W12 X 40 1.50 Ton
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #2

You are a contractor that has been given a set of

construction documents, and have been asked to
quantify the following conditions:
There are (10) Rows Steel of 16K2 Joists that will
be a total of 135 feet in length each
There are (10) Rows of W27 X 114 that will be a
total of 155 feet in length each
18 Ga. Metal Decking will be used to support the
future concrete floor.
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #2

First, calculate the total weight of the

steel beams.
W27 X 114
10 X 155’ = 1,550 Linear Feet
1,550 X 114 = 176,700 Lbs.
Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #2

Next, Calculate the weight of the

Joists
16K2
10 X 135’ = 1,350 Linear Feet
We must now refer to the table
previously used to determine the
weight per linear foot type 16K2 Joist.
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #2

Joist 16K2 16K3 16K4 16K5

Designation
Depth (In.) 16 16 16 16

Approx. 5.5 lbs. 6.3 lbs. 7.0 lbs. 7.5 lbs.

Weight
(Lbs./Ft.)
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #2

Next, Solve for total Weight based on

joist linear footage:
1,350 X 5.5 = 7,425 Lbs.
Next, solve for all structural steel
connections:
176,700 Lbs. X 1.10 = 194,370 Lbs.
7,425 Lbs. X 1.10 = 8,167.5 Lbs.
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #2

Next, convert Structural Steel Lbs. to

Tonnage:
W27 X 114
194,370 Lbs. / 2000 = 97.19 Ton
16K2
8,167.5 Lbs. / 2000 = 4.08 Ton
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #2

Finally, quantify the area of the floor

plan to capture the steel decking:
135’ X 155’ = 20,925 SF
 Structural Steel Takeoff - Example #2

Description Qty. Unit

W27 X 114 97.19 Ton
Joist 16K2 4.08 Ton
18 Ga. Metal Deck 20,925 SF