The W10x49 is a W-shape steel beam reference entry for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and CAD users. The source data below identifies its principal dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight.
Use this page alongside related references for W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, connection detailing, and structural steel design workflows. Always verify the applicable project requirements and design assumptions before using a shape in a structural application.
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 : 254 mm
Width : 254 mm
Web Thickness : 8.6 mm
Flange Thickness : 14.2 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 92.9 cm2
Unit Weight : 72.9 kg/m
How to read the W10x49 reference
The designation W10x49 identifies a wide-flange, or W-shape, section. The source block provides the dimensions needed for geometric review, including overall depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius.
The listed sectional area describes the steel area through a cross-section, while the unit weight supports material quantity estimates and general detailing coordination. These values should be used as published in the existing reference content and checked against the governing project documents when preparing calculations, fabrication information, or material takeoffs.
AISC context and design use
This entry refers to the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified in the source as AISC 360-16. That specification provides requirements related to the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States. A section listing is a reference starting point; member selection, stability checks, strength checks, connections, and serviceability remain project-specific engineering tasks.
CAD and drafting resource
A DWG download is provided with the source entry for users preparing layouts, details, and coordination drawings. Before incorporating downloaded geometry into a drawing set, confirm units, scale, revision control, and compatibility with the project’s CAD standards. Related pages on DWG steel shapes, structural steel detailing, and steel connections can provide useful workflow context.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is the W10x49?
The W10x49 is identified in the source as a W beam, also called a wide-flange or W-shape section.
What information is listed for the W10x49?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These are the source values to use when reviewing the entry.
Does the W10x49 page replace structural design checks?
No. The listed shape data supports preliminary reference, drafting, and coordination, but a qualified engineer must verify member behavior, loading, connections, stability, serviceability, material requirements, and applicable project criteria.
Is a CAD file available for the W10x49?
Yes. The existing entry includes a DWG download for the W10x49. Review the file’s units and geometry against the project’s drafting standards before use.
