The W14x145 is a wide-flange structural steel beam listed in the W-shape reference data. This page brings together its reported dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and CAD download in one practical reference.
Use the source values below when checking drawings, preparing preliminary layouts, or comparing wide-flange sections. For design work, confirm the applicable material specification, loading, connections, stability requirements, and project criteria with the responsible engineer.
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 : 375.9 mm
Width : 393.7 mm
Web Thickness : 17.3 mm
Flange Thickness : 27.7 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 275.48 cm2
Unit Weight : 216.3 kg/m
How to use this W14x145 reference
The dimensional data identifies the overall beam geometry and the proportions of its web, flanges, and root fillets. The sectional area and unit weight support material takeoff, estimating, and coordination tasks, but they do not by themselves establish the beam’s strength or allowable use in a structure.
For more context, compare this entry with the site’s W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, and structural steel terminology references. Those related resources can help explain how section geometry is interpreted in drawings and design calculations.
Reference and drafting notes
- The source identifies the reference framework as AISC 360-16, which addresses the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures.
- Check the displayed units before transferring values into a spreadsheet, calculation sheet, or BIM model.
- The downloadable DWG is useful for drafting and layout coordination. Confirm scale, units, layer standards, and project-specific detailing requirements before incorporating it into production documents.
- Do not treat the section listing as a substitute for engineering verification of strength, serviceability, stability, fire protection, connections, or fabrication requirements.
W14x145 FAQ
What type of steel section is W14x145?
W14x145 is a wide-flange, or W-shape, structural steel beam designation. The source content provides the corresponding geometric and reference data for this section.
What information is provided for this section?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values should be read with their displayed units.
Can the W14x145 DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is a drafting reference. Review its units, scale, detail level, and compatibility with the project drawing standard before using it in design or fabrication documentation.
Does this page determine whether W14x145 is adequate for a project?
No. Adequacy depends on the complete structural design, including loads, span conditions, restraints, connections, materials, applicable specifications, and project requirements. A qualified engineer must verify the selection.
