The W12x230 is a wide-flange structural steel shape listed in the source data for the AISC 16 reference. This page brings together its reported dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and a downloadable DWG resource for drafting workflows.
Use the dimensional information as a reference for preliminary layout and detailing. Final member selection and structural design require verified material properties, applied loads, stability checks, connection design, and the governing project requirements.
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 : 383.5 mm
Width : 327.7 mm
Web Thickness : 32.8 mm
Flange Thickness : 52.6 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 436.77 cm2
Unit Weight : 342.9 kg/m
How to read the W12x230 reference
The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the shape. Web thickness and flange thickness describe the principal plate elements, while the root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange. These dimensions are useful when checking clearances, preparing details, and coordinating steel members with connected components.
Sectional area is a cross-sectional property used in calculations such as axial resistance, self-weight evaluation, and other section-property checks. Unit weight expresses the mass per unit length and can support material takeoffs and handling estimates. These values should be used together with the applicable material specification and project design criteria rather than as a substitute for engineering verification.
Drafting and reference workflow
The available DWG file can support CAD coordination, but imported geometry should be checked against the dimensional reference before fabrication or construction documents are issued. Pay particular attention to flange and web interfaces, connection clearances, coping, and any required detailing tolerances.
For related research, see the site’s references on W-shape terminology, AISC 360-16, steel section properties, and structural steel connections. These topics provide useful context for interpreting tabulated shape data and applying it in a design or drafting process.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is the W12x230?
It is a W, or wide-flange, structural steel section. The source identifies it under the W Beam category.
What dimensions are reported for the W12x230?
The source reports overall depth, overall width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. Refer to the preserved reference data on this page for the authoritative values.
What does sectional area mean for this shape?
Sectional area is the area of the member’s cross section. It is an important input for engineering checks involving the steel section, but it must be used with the applicable material, loading, stability, and design requirements.
Is the W12x230 suitable for a specific structural application?
Suitability cannot be determined from the shape designation alone. A licensed engineer should verify loads, span, support conditions, lateral stability, connections, material requirements, and applicable project criteria.
Is a CAD file available?
Yes. The source includes a DWG download for the W12x230. Review downloaded geometry against the reference dimensions before using it in issued drawings or fabrication documentation.
