The W14x30 is a wide-flange structural steel shape identified in the source data as a W beam. This reference lists its principal dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and root fillet radius using the stated AISC 360-16 reference.
Use the dimensional information when reviewing drawings, comparing steel shapes, or checking a drafting model. The accompanying DWG file can support layout and detailing workflows, but connection design and member verification require project-specific engineering review.
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 : 350.5 mm
Width : 170.9 mm
Web Thickness : 6.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 9.8 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 10.2 mm
Sectional Area : 57.1 cm2
Unit Weight : 44.8 kg/m
How to read the W14x30 reference
The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the shape. Web thickness refers to the central vertical portion, while flange thickness describes the horizontal flange material. The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange, which is important when interpreting detailed geometry or coordinating connected elements.
Sectional area and unit weight
Sectional area is a cross-sectional property used in steel quantity calculations and structural analysis. Unit weight expresses the listed mass per unit length and is useful for estimating member weight, handling requirements, and dead-load inputs. Keep the units shown in the source data consistent when transferring these values into calculations or schedules.
Reference and drafting use
The page identifies the American Institute of Steel Construction specification as AISC 360-16, the stated 2016 edition reference for structural steel building design, fabrication, and erection in the United States. Treat the dimensions on this page as the authoritative local reference for this shape. The downloadable DWG is intended as a practical geometry resource; verify scale, units, orientation, and project standards before using it in production drawings.
Related steel-shape topics
For broader reference work, compare this entry with other W-shapes, review explanations of section properties, and consult resources covering steel connections and structural detailing. These topics help place the dimensional data in a larger design and drafting workflow without replacing engineering checks.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is the W14x30?
The source identifies W14x30 as a W beam, also commonly described as a wide-flange structural steel shape.
What information is included for W14x30?
The reference provides depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also provides a DWG download for the shape.
Which specification is cited on this page?
The page cites AISC 360-16, identified in the source as the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.
Can the DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG should be treated as a drafting reference. Confirm geometry, units, project requirements, and applicable engineering review before using it for fabrication or construction documentation.
