W14x873 is a W beam reference entry for structural steel drafting, detailing, and preliminary engineering review. The source data below identifies the section dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and the AISC specification context used for the reference.
Use this page alongside related resources on W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, and structural steel connections. Confirm project requirements, material specifications, fabrication conditions, and design checks before using any section data in engineered work.
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 : 599.4 mm
Width : 477.5 mm
Web Thickness : 100.1 mm
Flange Thickness : 140 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 15 mm
Sectional Area : 1658.06 cm2
Unit Weight : 1301.6 kg/m
How to read the W14x873 reference
The listed dimensions describe the overall section proportions and the thickness of its primary elements. Width and depth help establish the section envelope for layout and detailing, while web thickness and flange thickness describe the main load-carrying plates that make up the rolled shape. The root fillet radius identifies the transition between the web and flanges and can matter when checking clearances, copes, and connection details.
Section area and unit weight
The source also provides sectional area and unit weight. Sectional area is used with material properties and design procedures when evaluating member behavior, while unit weight is useful for estimating steel takeoffs, shipping loads, erection planning, and preliminary cost comparisons. These values should remain tied to the authoritative local table when they are used in calculations or project documentation.
AISC and CAD reference
The page cites the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and includes a DWG download for the W14x873 profile. The CAD file can support drafting and coordination, but drawings should be checked against the project standard, required tolerances, connection geometry, and the governing design documents before fabrication or construction.
Practical review checklist
- Confirm that the selected section matches the member designation required by the design documents.
- Check section dimensions against the source table before preparing connection or framing details.
- Coordinate the root fillet region with plates, welds, bolts, copes, and clearances.
- Use the DWG as a drafting reference rather than as a substitute for design verification.
- Link this reference with guidance on W-shape terminology, steel takeoffs, and connection detailing for broader project context.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is W14x873?
W14x873 is identified in the source as a W beam. The page provides its dimensional and weight reference data for structural steel documentation and review.
What information is provided for W14x873?
The entry lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also identifies the AISC specification context and provides a DWG download.
Can the W14x873 DWG be used for fabrication?
The DWG is useful as a profile reference for drafting and coordination. Fabrication documents still require project-specific review of connections, tolerances, material requirements, and other governing details.
Why does the root fillet radius matter?
The root fillet is the curved transition between the web and flange. Its location should be considered when developing connection plates, coping details, weld layouts, and fit-up clearances.
Is the listed unit weight sufficient for structural design?
Unit weight supports weight estimates and related planning, but it does not replace the complete design process. Member strength, stability, serviceability, connections, loading, and applicable project requirements must be verified separately.
