The W18x211 is a W-shape steel section reference presented with dimensions and basic section data from AISC 16. This page is intended to help engineers, detailers, fabricators, and CAD users locate the profile information needed for preliminary checking, drafting, and reference work.
Use the listed values as the controlling local reference for this page. For related terminology, compare this profile with other W-shapes, review the site’s steel section properties resources, and consult connection and detailing guidance when developing a complete design.
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 : 525.8 mm
Width : 294.6 mm
Web Thickness : 26.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 48.5 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 10.2 mm
Sectional Area : 401.93 cm2
Unit Weight : 315.5 kg/m
W18x211 section reference
The source content identifies this member as a W beam and cites the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16. The listed geometry includes overall depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius.
These dimensions describe the main features of the rolled profile. The web and flanges form the principal cross-section, while the root fillet is the curved transition between them. That transition can matter when preparing accurate CAD geometry, checking clearances, or developing connection and detailing drawings.
How to use the listed data
The sectional area and unit weight provide reference information for quantity takeoffs and member identification. They should be kept distinct from design results such as resistance, deflection, stability, or connection capacity, which require the applicable material, loading, boundary conditions, and engineering checks.
For drafting workflows, the available DWG file can support layout and detailing tasks. Confirm units, drawing scale, orientation, and project-specific detailing requirements before incorporating downloaded geometry into production documents.
Related steel reference topics
- W-shape terminology: Review how depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, and fillet geometry are used to describe rolled steel sections.
- Section properties: Compare area and other profile data across the site’s steel-shape references without treating a tabulated value as a complete design verification.
- CAD and DWG resources: Use profile drawings as drafting aids, then check the final model against the governing reference data.
- Steel connections and detailing: Coordinate the selected shape with connection geometry, access, clearances, and fabrication requirements.
W18x211 FAQ
What type of section is W18x211?
W18x211 is identified on this page as a W beam, commonly grouped with rolled W-shape steel sections.
Which reference is used for the listed W18x211 data?
The source cites AISC 16, specifically the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16.
What information is provided for W18x211?
The page lists the section’s depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Is the W18x211 DWG suitable for final fabrication drawings without review?
No. The DWG is a drafting reference. Review its units, geometry, scale, and project-specific requirements before using it in a final document.
Do the listed dimensions alone establish design capacity?
No. Capacity and performance depend on the applicable design checks, material information, loads, restraint conditions, connections, and other project requirements.
