The W21x44 is a wide-flange structural steel shape identified in the source content as a W beam. This page provides its metric dimensional reference, sectional area, unit weight, applicable AISC context, and a downloadable DWG file.
Use this page alongside the site’s W-shape references, steel section properties, and connection and detailing guidance. The listed values are reference data; final member selection and structural design require project-specific engineering verification.
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 : 525.8 mm
Width : 165.1 mm
Web Thickness : 8.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 11.4 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 83.87 cm2
Unit Weight : 65.8 kg/m
How to read the W21x44 reference
The source block describes the overall depth and width of the section, together with web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions help engineers and detailers understand the section’s envelope, clearances, connection interfaces, and fit within a framing layout.
The sectional area is a cross-sectional property used in member calculations and section comparisons. The unit weight expresses the member’s mass per unit length, which is useful for estimating steel quantities, handling requirements, and framing dead load. These properties should be used with the applicable design method and project assumptions rather than treated as a standalone design decision.
Reference and CAD workflow
The source cites the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16). That reference provides the design, fabrication, and erection framework identified in the original content, while this page functions as a shape reference.
The downloadable DWG can support drafting and coordination workflows. Before using the file for fabrication or final detailing, verify the drawing units, layer standards, insertion scale, and project-specific connection requirements. A useful next step is to compare this shape with related W-beam profiles and review the site’s guidance on section-property terminology.
W21x44 frequently asked questions
What type of section is W21x44?
W21x44 is identified in the source content as a W beam, commonly described as a wide-flange structural steel shape. The page provides the section’s dimensional and reference properties.
What information is listed for W21x44?
The reference includes depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also identifies the AISC reference and provides a DWG download.
Can the W21x44 DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is a drafting reference. Confirm its units and geometry against the project requirements, then complete connection, detailing, and fabrication checks before issuing drawings.
Does this page replace structural design calculations?
No. The listed properties support reference and preliminary coordination work, but member selection and structural verification must account for the governing loads, materials, restraints, connections, and applicable project requirements.
