The W14x176 is a wide-flange structural steel shape reference for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with steel framing information. This page presents the source-listed geometric properties, sectional area, unit weight, and a DWG download associated with the shape.
Use the values below as a reference for identification and preliminary coordination. Final member selection, connection detailing, stability checks, and other design decisions require the applicable project criteria and verification by a qualified 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 : 386.1 mm
Width : 398.8 mm
Web Thickness : 21.1 mm
Flange Thickness : 33.3 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 334.19 cm2
Unit Weight : 262.3 kg/m
How to read the W14x176 reference
The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section. Web thickness and flange thickness help distinguish the steel distribution within the shape and are commonly reviewed when considering local behavior, detailing clearances, and connection geometry.
The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange. This detail matters when checking fit-up, copes, cuts, plates, and other conditions that meet the rolled shape.
Sectional area is a cross-sectional property used in engineering calculations, while the listed unit weight supports material takeoffs, shipping estimates, and coordination with fabrication or procurement information. These values should be used together with the governing project specifications and the applicable steel design requirements.
Drafting and coordination use
The downloadable DWG can support layout, modeling, and detailing workflows. Before using it in production drawings, confirm units, insertion scale, layer conventions, and the file’s orientation against the project drafting standard. The shape outline should not be treated as a substitute for connection design or fabrication-specific detailing.
Related steel-shape references
For broader context, compare this entry with the site’s references for W shapes, steel section properties, AISC terminology, and structural steel connections. Those topics help connect a section-size lookup with the design and detailing decisions made around it.
W14x176 FAQ
What type of section is W14x176?
W14x176 is identified here as a W beam, also known as a wide-flange structural steel shape. The page lists its principal dimensions and selected section data.
What does the designation W14x176 mean?
The designation identifies the W-shape series and the shape’s nominal size and weight designation. The detailed dimensions and properties on this page should be used when precise geometry is required.
What is the DWG download used for?
The DWG is intended to assist with CAD, layout, and drafting reference. Review the file’s scale, units, and project standards before incorporating it into construction or fabrication documents.
Can the listed properties be used for final member design?
They are reference data, not a complete design check. Final design must address the governing loads, limit states, material requirements, stability, connections, detailing, and applicable project criteria.
Why is the root fillet radius important?
The root fillet is the rounded transition between the web and flange. It can affect how plates, welds, cuts, and other connection components fit against the rolled section.
