The W30x292 is a W-shaped structural steel section reference presented with dimensional and weight information from the site’s AISC 16 data. This page is intended to help engineers, detailers, fabricators, and CAD users identify the section and interpret the listed properties.
Use the original reference content below as the controlling source for the published dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and other section data. The downloadable DWG can support drafting and coordination workflows, but it should be checked against the project’s governing requirements before use.
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 : 812.8 mm
Width : 388.6 mm
Web Thickness : 25.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 47 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 20.1 mm
Sectional Area : 554.84 cm2
Unit Weight : 435.5 kg/m
How to read the W30x292 reference
The source identifies this member as a W beam and presents its depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These properties describe the physical section and provide the starting point for member identification, detailing, estimating, and design checks.
Dimensions and section terminology
Depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section. Web thickness refers to the central vertical element, while flange thickness describes the horizontal elements at the top and bottom. The root fillet radius is the curved transition between the web and a flange; it can matter when checking clearances, connections, cope details, and fit-up.
Sectional area and unit weight
Sectional area is used in calculations involving axial force, material quantity, and related section properties. Unit weight supports mass estimates, handling plans, shipping calculations, and preliminary material takeoffs. These values should not be treated as a substitute for the complete design verification required for a project.
Reference and drafting considerations
The source refers to the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and identifies AISC 360-16 as the applicable reference in this entry. Always confirm the project’s required specification, material grade, connection design, load effects, corrosion allowance, fabrication requirements, and local adoption before using a shape in design or construction.
For related research, connect this page with the site’s references on W-shape terminology, steel section properties, structural steel connections, steel detailing, and DWG resources. The supplied DWG is useful for layout and coordination, but users should verify scale, units, revision status, and geometry before incorporating it into production documents.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is W30x292?
W30x292 is identified in the source as a W beam, also called a wide-flange steel section.
Which properties are listed for W30x292?
The source lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. Refer to the original technical content for the authoritative values.
What specification is referenced on this page?
The entry refers to AISC 16 and identifies the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16, as the reference context.
Is a DWG available for W30x292?
Yes. The source includes a downloadable DWG for W30x292. Review the file’s units, geometry, and suitability for the intended drafting workflow before relying on it.
Can the listed properties be used directly for structural design?
The listed properties support section identification and preliminary engineering work, but final design requires project-specific loading, material, stability, connection, fabrication, and code checks by a qualified engineer.
