The W18x119 is a W-shape steel beam reference for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with structural steel members. This page presents the source dimensions and section data in metric units, together with an explanation of the profile terminology used in the reference.
Use the information below alongside your project specifications, applicable design requirements, and verified connection details. For broader comparison, link this page to the site’s W-shape steel section reference and related 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 : 482.6 mm
Width : 287 mm
Web Thickness : 16.6 mm
Flange Thickness : 26.9 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 10.2 mm
Sectional Area : 226.45 cm2
Unit Weight : 177.8 kg/m
Understanding the W18x119 section data
The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section. The web thickness refers to the central vertical element, while the flange thickness describes the thickness of the projecting top and bottom elements. These dimensions are useful when reviewing clearances, framing layouts, fabrication details, and section compatibility.
The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange. This detail can matter when checking fit-up, connection detailing, coping, bearing conditions, and CAD geometry. The listed sectional area and unit weight provide reference information for material takeoffs and engineering calculations, but they should be used with the governing project requirements and verified design workflow.
Using the W18x119 DWG file
The downloadable DWG is intended to support drafting and preliminary layout work. Review the drawing units, layer conventions, insertion point, and geometric orientation before incorporating the file into a project model. CAD geometry should be checked against the authoritative section data on this page rather than treated as a substitute for design verification.
Useful related internal links include the site’s steel shape dimensions, section properties, W-shape comparison, and steel connection detailing guides. These resources can help readers move from shape identification to practical engineering and drafting decisions.
W18x119 frequently asked questions
What type of steel shape is W18x119?
W18x119 is identified as a W beam, also called a wide-flange structural steel shape. Its profile consists of flanges connected by a web.
What reference is associated with this section?
The source identifies AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, as the governing reference context for the listed shape information.
What do the listed dimensions describe?
The dimensions describe the section’s overall depth and width, web and flange thicknesses, and root fillet radius. Together, they define the basic rolled-section geometry used for reference and detailing.
Can the DWG be used directly for structural design?
The DWG can assist with drafting and layout, but it should not replace engineering checks, project specifications, connection design, or verification of the selected section.
Where should I compare this shape with other members?
Compare it through the site’s W-shape index or structural steel section-properties reference, using the same units and source convention throughout the review.
