The W14x730 is a heavy wide-flange structural steel shape identified in this reference as a W beam. This page provides the source dimensions, sectional area, listed unit weight, and a CAD download reference for drafting and engineering workflows.
Use the dimensional data below when reviewing steel shape properties, preparing preliminary layouts, or checking a model against a steel-shape reference. Design, connection, fabrication, and erection decisions require verification against the applicable project requirements and the referenced AISC specification.
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 : 569 mm
Width : 454.7 mm
Web Thickness : 78 mm
Flange Thickness : 124.7 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.2 mm
Sectional Area : 1387.09 cm2
Unit Weight : 1088.9 kg/m
How to read the W14x730 reference
The source content reports the shape’s overall depth and width, along with web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions describe the cross-sectional geometry used in detailing, modeling, and section-property references.
The listed sectional area and unit weight are useful for quantity takeoffs, member identification, and coordination between drawings and analysis models. They should not be treated as a member capacity or as a substitute for design checks involving span, support conditions, loads, bracing, stability, or connections.
Specification and drafting context
The page identifies AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, as its reference for structural steel design, fabrication, and erection guidance in the United States. Readers comparing this shape with other W-shape dimensions should keep the governing project specification, material requirements, and design assumptions consistent.
A DWG download is provided for use in CAD and detailing workflows. Before issuing drawings, confirm the imported profile, units, orientation, layer standards, and project-specific naming conventions against the authoritative source data.
Related reference topics
- W-shape dimensions: compare depth, width, web, and flange geometry across wide-flange sections.
- Steel section properties: review how area and geometric properties support analysis and drafting references.
- Steel connections and detailing: connect member selection with practical connection and fabrication coordination.
- DWG steel shapes: use downloadable profiles as drafting aids while maintaining engineering review.
W14x730 FAQ
What type of shape is W14x730?
W14x730 is identified on this page as a W beam, commonly described as a wide-flange structural steel shape.
What information is listed for W14x730?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also identifies an AISC 360-16 reference and provides a DWG download.
Does the W14x730 designation alone establish design capacity?
No. Member capacity depends on the complete design context, including loads, unbraced conditions, support and connection details, material requirements, and applicable design checks.
What is the DWG file used for?
The DWG file can support CAD layouts, steel detailing, and model coordination. Review the imported geometry and drawing units before using it in project documents.
