The W12x152 is a W beam reference entry for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with structural steel shapes. This page brings together the published section dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and a CAD download link in one place.
Use the dimensional information alongside the applicable project specifications, design criteria, material requirements, and connection details. For broader shape-selection work, compare this entry with related W shapes, steel section properties, and structural steel terminology references.
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 : 348 mm
Width : 317.5 mm
Web Thickness : 22.1 mm
Flange Thickness : 35.6 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 288.39 cm2
Unit Weight : 226.4 kg/m
How to read the W12x152 reference
The source identifies this member as a W beam and presents its depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These fields describe the overall geometry and the amount of steel associated with the section, but they do not by themselves establish design capacity.
Geometry and detailing considerations
Depth and width describe the overall envelope used when coordinating framing, clearances, and connected elements. Web and flange thicknesses are useful when reviewing detailing constraints, connection layouts, fabrication requirements, and local fit-up. The root fillet radius is relevant wherever a detail interfaces closely with the rolled shape, so drawings should account for the actual section profile rather than treating the flange-to-web transition as a sharp corner.
Sectional area and unit weight
The listed sectional area supports section-property and material-quantity workflows. The listed unit weight is reported in kilograms per meter and can be used in weight-estimation workflows when the applicable project conventions are followed. Neither value should be substituted for a complete structural design check.
Reference basis and CAD workflow
This entry refers to AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings identified in the source. Treat the published values on this page as the local reference data for this shape, and verify project-specific requirements before design, fabrication, or erection.
The linked DWG file can support drafting and coordination. Before using imported geometry in production documents, confirm its scale, units, layer conventions, orientation, and compatibility with the project drawing standard. Related internal references on steel connections, detailing concepts, and CAD/DWG resources can provide useful workflow context.
W12x152 FAQ
What type of section is W12x152?
It is identified in the source as a W beam. The designation is a shape reference and should be read together with the dimensional and property data provided on this page.
What information is provided for W12x152?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also provides a DWG download link and identifies the AISC reference basis.
Can the listed dimensions be used as a complete design check?
No. Dimensions and basic section data are only part of a structural evaluation. Design also depends on the governing criteria, material and connection requirements, loading, stability, limit states, fabrication, and project-specific verification by a qualified engineer.
What is the DWG file used for?
The DWG can be used as a drafting and coordination reference. Review the file before production use to confirm units, scale, geometry, and alignment with the project’s CAD standards.
