The W10x30 is a W-shape steel section referenced here using metric dimensions and section data. This page brings the profile geometry, sectional area, unit weight, and drawing resource together for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students reviewing structural steel shapes.
Use the source values below as the local reference for this profile. For design work, compare the listed geometry with the applicable project requirements and confirm all selections through the responsible engineer.
W Beam
refer to : AISC 16
the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16), which is the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. It provides guidelines and requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States.
Depth : 266.7 mm
Width : 147.6 mm
Web Thickness : 7.6 mm
Flange Thickness : 13 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 7.6 mm
Sectional Area : 57.03 cm2
Unit Weight : 44.8 kg/m
How to read this W-shape reference
The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section, while web thickness and flange thickness describe the main plate elements that form the shape. The root fillet radius identifies the transition between the web and flange. These dimensions are useful when checking clearances, connection details, member orientation, and CAD geometry.
Section data and design context
The sectional area and unit weight support material takeoff, modeling, and preliminary comparison with other steel shapes. They should not be treated as a complete design basis: member resistance, stability, connection behavior, fabrication requirements, and project loading require separate engineering checks.
The source identifies AISC 360-16, the American Institute of Steel Construction specification for structural steel buildings. Readers comparing this profile with other W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, or structural steel terminology should keep the governing project specification and fabrication requirements aligned.
CAD and detailing workflow
The downloadable DWG provides a practical starting point for drafting and coordination. Before using it in a production model, check units, layer conventions, insertion scale, section orientation, and any project-specific drafting standards. Related references for steel connections, structural detailing, and AISC shape tables can help place the profile in a broader design workflow.
W10x30 FAQ
What type of steel shape is W10x30?
W10x30 is identified as a W beam, a wide-flange structural steel shape. The page provides its profile dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and a DWG reference.
What information is listed for this section?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values describe the supplied local profile data and should be checked against the governing project reference before use.
Can the DWG be used directly for fabrication or design?
The DWG is a drafting resource and should be reviewed for units, scale, orientation, and project standards before incorporation into drawings. Structural design and fabrication decisions require independent verification by the responsible engineering team.
