The W16x26 is a wide-flange structural steel beam reference presented with its principal dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and a downloadable DWG file. Use the listed values as the authoritative data for checking section geometry, preparing drawings, and coordinating steel details.
This page also identifies the AISC 360-16 context associated with the reference. For broader comparison, see related W-shape steel sections, steel section properties, and structural steel terminology resources.
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 : 398.8 mm
Width : 139.7 mm
Web Thickness : 6.3 mm
Flange Thickness : 8.8 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 10.2 mm
Sectional Area : 49.55 cm2
Unit Weight : 38.9 kg/m
How to use this W16x26 reference
The dimensional entries describe the overall depth and width of the section, along with web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These values are useful when checking clearances, aligning connected members, reviewing fabrication drawings, or comparing the section with another W shape.
The listed sectional area and unit weight support material takeoff and reference work. They should not be treated as a complete design check or as a substitute for calculated strength, stability, deflection, connection, or serviceability verification.
AISC context and drafting resource
The source identifies the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16, as the governing reference context. Project-specific design decisions still require the applicable project criteria, material information, load effects, detailing requirements, and engineering review.
The available DWG download can help with drafting and coordination. Before using it in production documents, verify the drawing units, scale, section orientation, layer standards, and compatibility with the project template. A related guide to steel connection detailing can provide useful context when this shape is used in a framing detail.
Frequently asked questions
What information is provided for the W16x26?
The reference lists the section depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also provides an AISC 360-16 context and a DWG download.
Does this page provide the design capacity of the W16x26?
No. The listed geometry and reference properties do not by themselves establish allowable strength, design strength, deflection performance, or connection capacity. Those checks depend on the project design conditions and require engineering verification.
What is the unit weight used for?
Unit weight expresses the mass of the steel section per unit length. It is useful for estimating member dead load and preparing material quantities, subject to project-specific verification.
What should be checked before using the DWG file?
Confirm the file units, scale, orientation, layer conventions, and compatibility with the project drafting standards before incorporating the geometry into construction or fabrication documents.
