The W5x19 is a W-shape reference entry for structural steel detailing and preliminary section identification. This page records the source dimensions and basic section data in metric units, with the original AISC 360-16 context retained below.
Use this entry alongside related W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, connection detailing guidance, and CAD resources when developing drawings or checking a section schedule. 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 : 130.8 mm
Width : 127.8 mm
Web Thickness : 6.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 10.9 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 7.6 mm
Sectional Area : 35.87 cm2
Unit Weight : 28.2 kg/m
How to read this W5x19 reference
The designation provides a concise catalog identifier for the section. The data block then describes the overall depth and width, web and flange thicknesses, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These terms describe the section’s geometry and mass and should be read together when coordinating steel plans, models, and fabrication details.
Geometry and detailing context
Depth and width help identify the envelope of the shape, while web and flange thicknesses describe the principal plate elements of the rolled section. The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange. That transition is important when checking clearances, contact conditions, coping, connection detailing, and drawing assumptions.
Section data and CAD use
Sectional area and unit weight are provided as reference properties in the source content. They should not be confused with a complete set of design properties; additional checks may require project criteria, material information, load effects, stability considerations, and the applicable design requirements.
The downloadable DWG can support drafting and coordination workflows. Before using it for fabrication or construction documentation, confirm scale, units, layer conventions, section orientation, and project-specific detailing requirements.
Related steel references
- W-shape dimensions: compare the geometry of related wide-flange sections.
- Section properties: review how geometric properties are used in engineering calculations.
- Steel connections and detailing: connect the shape reference to practical drawing decisions.
- DWG steel shapes: find CAD resources for modeling and documentation.
W5x19 FAQ
What type of section is W5x19?
W5x19 is listed as a W beam, also commonly described as a wide-flange structural steel shape.
What information is included for W5x19?
The reference includes depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. The original source also identifies AISC 360-16 context.
Why is the root fillet radius included?
The root fillet is part of the section geometry and can affect clearances, fit-up, contact conditions, and connection or coping details.
Can the DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is a drafting and coordination resource. Verify its units, scale, orientation, and project requirements before using it in fabrication or construction documents.
Does this page provide enough information for member design?
No. The listed reference data should be combined with project loads, material requirements, stability checks, connection design, and applicable engineering criteria.
