The W12x58 is a W-shape steel section listed with dimensional and weight information for reference. This page preserves the source values for depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Use the reference data alongside related resources on W-shape steel sections, steel section properties, and structural steel detailing. The listed geometry can support drafting and preliminary reference work, but final member selection and design require project-specific engineering verification.
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 : 254 mm
Web Thickness : 9.1 mm
Flange Thickness : 16.3 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 109.68 cm2
Unit Weight : 86.1 kg/m
Understanding the W12x58 reference
The W12x58 designation identifies a W-shape entry in the AISC section reference. The existing content reports both geometric dimensions and basic section information, allowing readers to distinguish the member profile from other steel shapes.
Dimensions and profile geometry
Depth and width describe the overall profile envelope. Web thickness and flange thickness describe the principal plate-like elements of the rolled section, while the root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange. These details are relevant when reviewing clearances, connection detailing, fabrication drawings, and CAD geometry.
Area and unit weight
The listed sectional area describes the steel area of the cross-section. Unit weight expresses the member’s mass per unit length. These values are reference properties and should be checked against the governing project specification, material documentation, and design calculations before use.
AISC context and CAD reference
The source identifies the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16) as its reference context. A DWG download is also provided through the existing source link, which can be useful for drafting workflows. Confirm drawing units, insertion scale, layer standards, and geometry before incorporating the file into a project deliverable.
W12x58 FAQ
What type of steel section is W12x58?
W12x58 is identified as a W beam, commonly understood as a wide-flange structural steel shape. The page’s source block provides the specific profile dimensions and reference properties.
What information is provided for W12x58?
The source lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also identifies the AISC reference and provides a DWG download link.
Can the listed values be used directly for structural design?
They should be treated as reference data rather than a complete design decision. Member selection depends on the applicable design criteria, loads, support conditions, connections, material requirements, and project-specific engineering review.
What is the purpose of the W12x58 DWG file?
The DWG provides a CAD reference for the section profile. Review its units, scale, and geometry before using it in drawings or coordination models.
