The mother of all columns, NUCORS W14x1000

[dlclarkii]

Pics attached

 

[HTURKAK]

In Western Europe, you can see that , more heavier sections are produced. (E.g. Material = Histar , section HD 400 x 1086 weight 1086 kg/m , flange thickness 78 mm.)

Please look to the following doc. for HD profiles.

....The W14x1000 column is less expensive than a custom-fabricated column​

World-Record ArcelorMittal Steel Column Erected at Detroit Hospital

The Luxembourg-based steel producer is currently the only company in the world producing steel columns of this jumbo size and shape.

www.enr.com

 

[Lalit12]

The NUCOR W14x1000 truly earns its title as the mother of all columns. With a staggering weight and unmatched load-bearing capacity, it's the go-to choice for heavy-duty structural projects where strength and durability are non-negotiable. Whether it's for skyscrapers, industrial facilities, or critical infrastructure, this column sets the benchmark. NUCOR’s engineering excellence is on full display with this behemoth—truly a marvel in modern steel fabrication and a testament to what's possible in structural design.

 

[phamENG]

Glorious. Which mill rolled that beast?

 

[EngDM]

Title says W14, but flange is 6 1/2" thick. Is this a W24x1000?

 

[canwesteng]

W shapes are rolled with a consistent inside dimensions between the flanges (maybe a couple inside dims per nominal depth), not a depth, so you'd expect a W14 with 6.5" inches to be somewhere around 20-22" deep

 

[EngDM]

W shapes are rolled with a consistent inside dimensions between the flanges (maybe a couple inside dims per nominal depth), not a depth, so you'd expect a W14 with 6.5" inches to be somewhere around 20-22" deep

Interesting, I thought the W# came more from the nearest overall depth. The more you know.

 

[Once20036]

The NUCOR W14x1000 truly earns its title as the mother of all columns. With a staggering weight and unmatched load-bearing capacity, it's the go-to choice for heavy-duty structural projects where strength and durability are non-negotiable. Whether it's for skyscrapers, industrial facilities, or critical infrastructure, this column sets the benchmark. NUCOR’s engineering excellence is on full display with this behemoth—truly a marvel in modern steel fabrication and a testament to what's possible in structural design.

AI? Or Nucor employee?

 

[DrZoidberWoop]

My guess is AI. The communication style is too clinical. No slang or industry-specific words. Also, I don't know many adults who use "truly" that much.

To keep it relevant, here is a picture of an 18"x42"x23'-2" 60,000# paperweight from Ellwood Specialty Steel. That's the next step if a W14x1000 won't work. lol.

 

[phamENG]

Also, I don't know many adults who use "truly" that much.

You're right. I prefer "veritably."