W14x455 is a wide-flange structural steel shape listed in the source under the AISC 16 reference. This page provides the reported metric dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and access to a DWG file for drafting and detailing workflows.
Use the dimensional data as a reference when reviewing steel layouts, comparing W-shape profiles, or coordinating a model with fabrication and connection details. Structural design decisions require project-specific engineering verification.
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 : 482.6 mm
Width : 426.7 mm
Web Thickness : 51.3 mm
Flange Thickness : 81.5 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 864.51 cm2
Unit Weight : 678.6 kg/m
W14x455 reference data
The listed dimensions describe the overall profile and its principal components: depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. Together, these values help identify the shape in drawings, models, schedules, and section-property references.
The reported sectional area is useful for material takeoffs and for coordinating calculations that depend on the steel cross-section. The unit weight supports estimating and quantity-control tasks. These values should be read together with the project specification, material requirements, connection design, and applicable engineering review.
Using the W14x455 DWG resource
The downloadable DWG can support CAD detailing, layout coordination, and profile visualization. Before incorporating a downloaded drawing into a construction document, verify units, drawing scale, layer conventions, orientation, and project-specific detailing requirements.
AISC 360-16 context
The source identifies AISC 360-16 as the governing AISC specification reference for structural steel building design, fabrication, and erection context. A shape listing does not by itself establish member capacity, allowable use, connection adequacy, or compliance for a particular project. Those determinations depend on the complete design basis and the responsible engineer’s review.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is W14x455?
W14x455 is identified as a W beam, also called a wide-flange structural steel section. Its listed geometry distinguishes the profile from other W-shape designations.
What information is provided for W14x455?
The source provides depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight in metric units.
What is the AISC 16 reference on this page?
It refers to AISC 360-16, the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, as identified in the source content.
Can the DWG be used directly for construction?
The DWG is a drafting reference. Confirm its units, geometry, revision status, and compatibility with the project documents before using it in issued design or fabrication information.
Does the shape listing prove that W14x455 is adequate for a member?
No. Adequacy depends on loading, restraint, span, material, limit states, connections, applicable project requirements, and engineering review. The listed section data is reference information, not a complete design check.
