The W14x500 is a W-shape steel section identified by its designation and supported here with dimensional and section-property data. This reference is intended for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students comparing structural steel shapes or preparing design and drafting documentation.
Use the source data below as the controlling reference for the listed section dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight. For design work, confirm the applicable material specification, loading, connection design, stability requirements, and project criteria with a qualified engineer.
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 : 497.8 mm
Width : 431.8 mm
Web Thickness : 55.6 mm
Flange Thickness : 88.9 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 948.39 cm2
Unit Weight : 744.5 kg/m
How to read the W14x500 reference
The listed properties describe the physical geometry and material quantity associated with this W beam. Depth and width describe the overall section envelope, while web thickness and flange thickness describe the principal plate elements. The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange and can matter when checking clearances, detailing, or connection interfaces.
Sectional area is useful when relating the shape to axial resistance, mass, and other section-property calculations. Unit weight expresses the listed mass per unit length and is commonly used for material takeoffs, shipping estimates, and dead-load evaluation. These values should be used with compatible units and checked against the requirements of the governing project.
Design and detailing context
The source identifies AISC 360-16 as the referenced specification for structural steel building design, fabrication, and erection in the United States. A shape reference does not by itself establish a member’s design strength. Engineers must evaluate the complete member, including loads, unbraced length, local and global stability, connection behavior, steel material, and applicable limit states.
For related background, connect this page to the site’s references on W-shape terminology, steel section properties, beam connections, and structural steel detailing. Readers working from drawings may also benefit from a related DWG and CAD resources page.
CAD reference
The downloadable DWG associated with this entry can support drafting and layout work. Treat CAD geometry as a reference and verify critical dimensions against the authoritative section data before fabrication, clash checking, or construction use.
W14x500 FAQ
What type of section is the W14x500?
It is a W beam, also known as a wide-flange structural steel shape. The source content provides its principal dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight.
What does the W14x500 designation mean?
The designation identifies the steel shape in the reference. The dimensional and section-property fields on this page should be used to understand the actual profile data provided for it.
Is the W14x500 automatically suitable for a beam design?
No. Shape data alone cannot confirm suitability. Member design requires project-specific checks for loads, span and restraint conditions, stability, material, connections, and applicable design requirements.
What is the AISC reference on this page?
The source refers to the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16. Apply the governing project requirements and confirm the applicable specification before design or fabrication.
Can the DWG be used for fabrication?
The DWG is a drafting reference. Verify critical geometry and project-specific details against the authoritative section data and approved drawings before fabrication.
