The W12x50 page provides a concise reference for identifying this W beam, reviewing its listed dimensional and section-property data, and accessing the associated DWG file. Use the source values on this page as the controlling reference for drafting and preliminary engineering review.
For broader context, compare this entry with related W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, and structural steel terminology references. Those topics help explain how shape geometry and tabulated properties are used in design and detailing workflows.
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 : 309.9 mm
Width : 205.2 mm
Web Thickness : 9.4 mm
Flange Thickness : 16.3 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 94.19 cm2
Unit Weight : 73.9 kg/m
How to use this W12x50 reference
The source content identifies W12x50 as a W beam and attributes the listed information to AISC 16, including the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. The page reports the section’s depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
These fields describe different aspects of the shape. Depth and width define the overall envelope, while web and flange thicknesses describe the principal plate elements. The root fillet radius represents the transition between the web and flange. Sectional area and unit weight are separate reference properties and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Drafting and design workflow notes
When using the page for a drawing or model, verify that the selected shape designation matches the project material schedule and connection details. The downloadable DWG can support drafting coordination, but it does not replace project-specific checks for load effects, stability, connections, fabrication, erection, or applicable design requirements.
For additional internal references, connect this page to articles covering W-shape naming, AISC shape references, steel connections and detailing, and CAD/DWG resources. These links give readers a practical path from section identification to documentation and engineering review.
W12x50 FAQ
What type of steel shape is W12x50?
The source identifies W12x50 as a W beam. Use the listed designation together with the reported dimensions and properties when selecting or documenting the section.
Which reference is associated with the listed W12x50 data?
The page refers to AISC 16 and identifies the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings as the governing reference context for the listed information.
What properties are listed for W12x50?
The entry lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Is the DWG file a substitute for engineering verification?
No. The DWG is a drafting reference. Engineering users should verify the section, material, connections, fabrication requirements, and project-specific design conditions before relying on it.
