The W14x426 is listed as a W beam with dimensional and section data for reference. This page preserves the source values and adds practical guidance for reading the profile information before design, detailing, or CAD coordination.
Use the dimensional fields below alongside related W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, and structural steel terminology resources. The downloadable DWG can support drafting and layout work, but project use should include verification against the governing design documents and the required fabrication details.
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 : 475 mm
Width : 424.2 mm
Web Thickness : 47.8 mm
Flange Thickness : 77.2 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15 mm
Sectional Area : 806.45 cm2
Unit Weight : 633.1 kg/m
How to read the W14x426 reference data
Depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section. Web thickness identifies the thickness of the central web, while flange thickness identifies the flange dimension reported by the source. These measurements are useful when checking clearances, connection geometry, member orientation, and interface conditions.
The root fillet radius describes the curved transition between the web and flange. That transition should be considered when a connection, plate, stiffener, or adjacent component must fit close to the rolled section.
Sectional area and unit weight
Sectional area is a core section property used in engineering calculations and material takeoffs. The listed unit weight expresses the member’s weight per unit length and can help with handling, shipping, support reactions, and preliminary quantity checks. These values should be used as reported in the source table and confirmed against the project specification when required.
AISC reference and CAD workflow
The source identifies AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, as the governing reference context. It addresses requirements related to the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States. Consult the applicable project criteria and qualified engineer before using a section in a structural design.
The available DWG download is intended as a drafting reference. Before issuing drawings, verify scale, units, orientation, insertion point, and any connection or fabrication details against the project model and approved documentation. Related internal resources should include the AISC steel shapes reference, wide-flange section terminology, steel connections, and structural CAD details.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is the W14x426?
The source classifies it as a W beam, commonly discussed as a wide-flange structural steel shape.
What information is provided for the W14x426?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. The original values remain the controlling local data for this page.
Which standard is referenced?
The source refers to AISC 360-16, identified there as the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and its 2016 edition.
Is the DWG ready for structural design?
The DWG should be treated as a drafting and coordination reference. It does not replace engineering review, project specifications, connection design, fabrication requirements, or verification of the issued drawing set.
