The W14x211 is a W-shape structural steel section listed with the AISC 360-16 reference in this page’s source data. This reference summarizes its principal dimensions, material quantity per unit length, and available CAD resource.
Use this page alongside related references for W-shape terminology, steel section dimensions, and structural steel detailing. The listed values are local reference data; confirm the applicable project requirements and design criteria before using the section in engineering work.
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 : 398.8 mm
Width : 401.3 mm
Web Thickness : 24.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 39.6 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 400 cm2
Unit Weight : 314 kg/m
How to read the W14x211 reference
The designation identifies a W-shape, while the page’s source values describe the section geometry and quantity of steel. Depth and width describe the overall section envelope. Web thickness refers to the central web, and flange thickness refers to the projecting top and bottom elements.
The root fillet radius describes the rounded transition between the web and flange. This detail matters when reviewing clearances, connection geometry, coping, and fabrication drawings. It should not be treated as a sharp inside corner when preparing a detail.
Sectional area and unit weight
Sectional area expresses the amount of steel in a cross-section. Unit weight expresses the section’s mass per unit length. These values are useful when checking quantity takeoffs, member schedules, transport information, and coordination models, but they do not by themselves establish a member’s design resistance.
Drafting and reference resources
The downloadable DWG provides a starting point for CAD and detailing workflows. Review the drawing against the published section data and project conventions before incorporating it into fabrication or construction documents. For broader context, see related resources on AISC W-shapes, steel connections, and structural steel drawing standards.
W14x211 FAQ
What type of section is W14x211?
W14x211 is identified on this page as a W beam, commonly described as a W-shape structural steel section.
Which reference is associated with this section?
The source content refers to AISC 16, specifically the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16.
What do the listed dimensions describe?
The listed dimensions describe the overall depth and width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius of the referenced section.
What is the difference between sectional area and unit weight?
Sectional area describes the cross-sectional quantity of steel, while unit weight describes the mass of the section per unit length. Both are reference properties and should be used with the applicable design and project information.
Is a DWG file available for W14x211?
Yes. The source content provides a DWG download for W14x211. Review downloaded geometry before using it in project documents.
