The W14x74 is a W-shaped structural steel section identified in the accompanying AISC reference data. This page provides the published dimensional and weight information together with context for reading the section listing, coordinating drawings, and locating related steel-shape resources.
Use the values in the source content as the controlling local reference for this page. For design work, confirm the applicable material specification, load effects, connection requirements, and project criteria with the responsible 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 : 360.7 mm
Width : 256.5 mm
Web Thickness : 11.4 mm
Flange Thickness : 19.9 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15.1 mm
Sectional Area : 140.64 cm2
Unit Weight : 110.4 kg/m
How to read the W14x74 reference
The section listing reports the overall depth and width, followed by the web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. Together, these dimensions describe the basic cross-sectional geometry used for detailing, modeling, and comparison with other W shapes.
The reported sectional area is a cross-section property, while the unit weight describes the listed mass per unit length. These entries serve different purposes and should not be treated as interchangeable. Section properties used for structural checks should be taken from the applicable project-approved reference and verified for the design situation.
Drafting and reference use
The included DWG resource can support drawing and modeling workflows when its geometry matches the project’s required level of detail. Before issuing a drawing, check the section orientation, units, material callouts, connection details, and any fabrication requirements. A CAD profile does not replace engineering review or project-specific detailing.
For broader research, connect this page with internal references covering W-shape terminology, steel section properties, AISC reference resources, and structural steel connections. Those topics help readers move from a shape lookup to practical design and detailing guidance without duplicating the authoritative local data.
W14x74 FAQ
What type of section is the W14x74?
It is a W-shaped structural steel section. The source listing identifies its geometry, cross-sectional area, unit weight, and related reference information.
What do the depth and width entries describe?
They describe the principal overall dimensions of the steel section. Web and flange thicknesses provide additional information about the shape’s cross-sectional geometry.
What is the purpose of the root fillet radius?
The root fillet is the curved transition between the web and flange. Its radius is relevant when interpreting the rolled-section geometry and coordinating accurate drawings or models.
Can the DWG file be used directly for structural design?
The DWG can assist with drafting or modeling, but it should be checked against the project’s approved reference and does not replace structural calculations, connection design, or engineering review.
Which reference is identified on this page?
The source content refers to the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified there as AISC 360-16. Apply the edition and requirements specified by the project and governing authority.
