The W12x190 is a structural steel W-beam reference entry for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with steel framing information. Use the source data below to review the shape dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and related CAD resource.
This page is intended as a practical reference. Confirm design assumptions, material requirements, connection details, and applicable project criteria before using the shape in engineering work.
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 : 365.8 mm
Width : 322.6 mm
Web Thickness : 26.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 44.2 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15 mm
Sectional Area : 361.29 cm2
Unit Weight : 283.6 kg/m
How to read the W12x190 reference
The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the rolled shape. Web thickness and flange thickness help characterize the main elements of the cross-section, while the root fillet radius describes the transition between the web and flange. These dimensions are useful when checking detailing clearances, modeling the section, and coordinating steel members with connected components.
Sectional area and unit weight support quantity takeoffs, mass estimates, and preliminary coordination. They should not be treated as a substitute for member-strength checks, stability checks, connection design, or project-specific verification.
AISC reference and CAD workflow
The source identifies AISC 360-16 as the governing specification reference for the design, fabrication, and erection context provided on this page. Consult the applicable project requirements and the relevant AISC resources when developing or reviewing a design.
The associated DWG download can support drafting and coordination workflows. Before issuing drawings, check the imported geometry, units, layer standards, scale, and project-specific detailing requirements. Related resources worth connecting from this page include the W-shape overview, steel section properties guidance, AISC terminology, and the structural steel CAD/DWG library.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is W12x190?
W12x190 is identified in the source as a W beam, a rolled structural steel shape with a web and flanges.
What information is provided for W12x190?
The reference lists overall dimensions, web and flange thicknesses, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values are the authoritative local data for this page.
Is the W12x190 page a complete design check?
No. The page provides section-reference information and an AISC specification context. Member selection and design still require engineering checks for the applicable loads, limit states, stability, connections, materials, and project requirements.
Is a CAD file available?
Yes. The source includes a DWG download resource for W12x190. Review the file’s geometry and drafting setup before incorporating it into project documentation.
