The W30x132 is a W-shaped structural steel section identified by its nominal depth and unit weight designation. This reference provides the published dimensions and section data for checking drawings, comparing W-shapes, and coordinating structural steel details.
Use the source values below as the dimensional reference for this shape. For design work, review the applicable material requirements, loading, connection conditions, stability provisions, and project specifications 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 : 769.6 mm
Width : 266.7 mm
Web Thickness : 15.6 mm
Flange Thickness : 25.4 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 16.5 mm
Sectional Area : 250.32 cm2
Unit Weight : 196.5 kg/m
How to read the W30x132 reference
The designation W30x132 identifies a wide-flange beam in the W-shape family. The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section, while web thickness and flange thickness help distinguish the section geometry used in drafting and detailing.
Dimensions and section data
The source content reports the section’s depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values are useful when reviewing member schedules, modeling the profile, coordinating clearances, and checking whether a selected shape matches a structural drawing.
Sectional area and unit weight serve different reference purposes. Area is commonly used in calculations involving the steel cross-section, while unit weight supports material takeoffs and shipping or handling estimates. Neither value, by itself, establishes a member’s design capacity.
Fillets, connections, and detailing
The root fillet is the curved transition between a flange and the web. It matters when checking fit-up, coping, stiffener placement, connection geometry, and the accuracy of a CAD representation. Connection design should account for the actual member geometry and the requirements of the applicable steel specification.
AISC and CAD reference
This page identifies AISC 16, referring to the AISC 360-16 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. Use the linked W-shapes references to compare related sections, and consult the DWG download when a CAD profile is needed for drafting or coordination. A downloaded drawing should still be checked against the project model and the authoritative section data before fabrication or construction use.
W30x132 FAQ
What does W30x132 mean?
It is the designation for a W-shaped structural steel section. The designation combines the nominal depth series with the section’s unit-weight designation.
What dimensions are listed for the W30x132?
The reference lists overall depth and width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions describe the profile geometry used for design reference and detailing.
Does the W30x132 page include section properties?
It includes sectional area and unit weight, along with the listed geometric dimensions. Additional design properties and capacity checks should be obtained from the applicable reference data and verified for the specific design situation.
Is a DWG file available for the W30x132?
Yes. The page includes a DWG download link for the W30x132 profile. Review the downloaded geometry against the source dimensions before using it in a production drawing.
Can the W30x132 be selected without a design check?
No. Member selection depends on loads, span, support conditions, bracing, limit states, connections, material requirements, and project criteria. A qualified engineer should verify the selection.
