W18x283 is a W-shaped structural steel section reference page for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with steel framing information. The source data below provides the listed section dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and drawing access.
Use this page alongside related resources on W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, structural steel terminology, and connection detailing. The listed values are reference data; design decisions should be checked against the governing project requirements and verified by a qualified engineer.
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 : 556.3 mm
Width : 302.3 mm
Web Thickness : 35.6 mm
Flange Thickness : 63.5 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 537.42 cm2
Unit Weight : 421.9 kg/m
How to read the W18x283 reference
The existing data identifies this member as a W beam and places it in the AISC reference context. Its listed dimensions describe the overall section envelope, web and flange thicknesses, and the root fillet geometry. These details are useful when checking framing layouts, modeling members, preparing fabrication information, or coordinating connections.
Section properties and units
The source also reports sectional area and unit weight. Sectional area is commonly used when evaluating material quantity and member properties, while unit weight supports estimating and coordination tasks. Always keep the stated units attached to each value when transferring information into schedules, spreadsheets, BIM models, or calculation notes.
Design and detailing considerations
- Confirm that the selected W shape matches the project drawings, member schedule, and design calculations.
- Check web and flange geometry when coordinating seats, stiffeners, plates, bolts, welds, and other connection components.
- Do not treat the listed dimensions or unit weight as a complete design check; strength, stability, serviceability, connection behavior, and applicable project criteria require separate verification.
- Use the available DWG download as a drafting aid, then review its orientation, units, layers, and project-specific detailing requirements before issuing drawings.
Related steel reference topics
For broader context, see the site’s resources on W-shapes, AISC steel terminology, structural section properties, steel connections, and CAD or DWG drafting workflows. These related topics help connect tabulated shape data with practical design and detailing work.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is W18x283?
It is identified in the source as a W beam, also called a wide-flange structural steel shape.
What information is provided for W18x283?
The source lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also provides access to a DWG reference file.
Which AISC reference is associated with this page?
The source refers to AISC 16 and identifies the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16, as the governing reference context.
Can the listed data be used as a complete design check?
No. The values are useful for reference, modeling, drafting, and coordination, but member selection and connection design require project-specific engineering verification.
What is the DWG download used for?
The DWG can support CAD and detailing workflows. Review the drawing setup and coordinate it with the project’s required units, standards, layers, and fabrication information before use.
