The W44x230 is a W beam reference entry for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with structural steel. This page presents the source dimensions and section data in metric units, along with an engineering drawing download for drafting workflows.
Use the values below as a section-reference resource, then confirm applicable design requirements, material specifications, connection details, and project criteria before using the shape in a structural design. Related resources on W-shape terminology, steel section properties, and CAD detailing can help place this entry in context.
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 : 1089.7 mm
Width : 401.3 mm
Web Thickness : 18 mm
Flange Thickness : 31 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 20.1 mm
Sectional Area : 437.42 cm2
Unit Weight : 343.4 kg/m
W44x230 section reference
The listed geometry describes the overall depth and width of the section, together with web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions are useful when checking clearance, modeling the cross-section, preparing details, or comparing this shape with other W beams.
The source also reports sectional area and unit weight. Sectional area supports section-property and material-quantity workflows, while unit weight is relevant to estimating and handling considerations. Use the authoritative local table for the exact values rather than relying on rounded values copied into drawings or calculations.
AISC context
This entry refers to the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified in the source as AISC 360-16. The reference provides context for U.S. structural-steel design, fabrication, and erection. It does not replace project-specific engineering checks or applicable design and detailing requirements.
CAD and drafting workflow
The downloadable DWG can support CAD layout, preliminary detailing, and coordination. Before issuing a drawing, verify the modeled profile against the source dimensions and coordinate the section with connection geometry, detailing standards, fabrication requirements, and the project’s design documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What is W44x230?
W44x230 is the designation used for this W-beam reference entry. The page provides its metric geometry, sectional area, unit weight, AISC context, and a DWG resource.
What information is listed for this section?
The source lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values should be read directly from the authoritative table on this page.
Does the AISC reference make this a complete design resource?
No. The AISC reference identifies the governing specification context, but final design requires project-specific checks, material and loading information, connection design, detailing review, and qualified engineering judgment.
Is a CAD file available for W44x230?
Yes. A DWG download is provided for drafting and coordination. Review the drawing against the source dimensions before using it in issued documentation.
