The W14x48 page provides a concise reference for a W beam, including its listed metric dimensions, thicknesses, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. Use this information for preliminary identification, drafting coordination, and comparison with other W-shapes in the site’s steel reference library.
The dimensional values below are the authoritative local data for this page. For design work, confirm the applicable project requirements, material specification, connection details, and required engineering checks before using a steel shape in a structure.
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 : 204 mm
Web Thickness : 8.6 mm
Flange Thickness : 15.1 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.1 mm
Sectional Area : 90.97 cm2
Unit Weight : 71.4 kg/m
How to read the W14x48 reference
The depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section. Web thickness refers to the central vertical element, while flange thickness describes the horizontal elements. The listed root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flanges and can matter when coordinating fits, copes, clearances, and connection detailing.
Sectional area and unit weight are useful for material takeoffs and reference comparisons. They do not, by themselves, provide a complete basis for checking strength, stability, deflection, fire performance, connection behavior, or constructability. Consult the relevant section properties and project-specific design criteria when those checks are required.
Design and drafting context
This page refers to the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16, identified in the source as the 2016 edition. That reference provides the stated context for the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States; it does not replace the calculations or project documents required for a particular application.
For detailing workflows, pair this shape reference with related resources on steel connections, member labeling, section-property interpretation, and CAD coordination. A DWG download is also provided below the source data for users who need a drawing reference.
W14x48 FAQ
What type of section is W14x48?
W14x48 is identified on this page as a W beam. The source content provides its metric dimensions and other reference properties.
What information is listed for this shape?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Does this page provide enough information for structural design?
No. The listed reference data should be used with the applicable material requirements, loading, stability checks, connection design, detailing requirements, and professional engineering review.
What design standard is associated with this reference?
The source refers to AISC 360-16, identified as the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.
Is a CAD file available?
Yes. The page includes a download link for a W14x48 DWG file. Confirm the drawing against the page data and project drafting requirements before using it in production documents.
