The W21x62 is a wide-flange structural steel shape identified by its W-shape designation. This reference provides the dimensional information, section terminology, and unit-weight data needed to recognize the profile in steel detailing and reference work.
Use the source values below as the controlling local reference for this shape. The accompanying DWG resource can support drafting and coordination workflows, while design decisions should be checked against the project requirements and applicable engineering procedures.
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 : 533.4 mm
Width : 209.3 mm
Web Thickness : 10.2 mm
Flange Thickness : 15.6 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.8 mm
Sectional Area : 118.06 cm2
Unit Weight : 92.7 kg/m
How to read the W21x62 reference
The listed dimensions describe the overall depth and flange width, followed by the web and flange thicknesses. The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange. These features affect how the shape is represented in drawings, how connected elements meet the profile, and how clearances are reviewed during detailing.
The sectional area and unit weight provide commonly used identification data for estimating and reference purposes. They should not be treated as a substitute for project-specific checks of strength, stability, serviceability, connection behavior, or fabrication requirements.
AISC context and drafting use
The source cites the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified here as AISC 360-16. That reference provides the broader framework for steel building design, fabrication, and erection in the United States; it does not remove the need to verify the governing project criteria.
For CAD coordination, compare the downloaded DWG with the project model, detailing conventions, connection geometry, and any required allowances. Related references on W-shape terminology, steel section properties, and connection detailing can help readers move from profile identification to practical drawing review.
W21x62 frequently asked questions
What type of steel shape is W21x62?
W21x62 is a W-shape, also commonly described as a wide-flange structural steel section. Its source entry lists the profile dimensions, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
What do the listed dimensions describe?
They identify the section’s depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. Together, these values describe the physical profile used for reference and detailing.
Is the W21x62 suitable for a specific structural application?
The shape designation alone does not establish suitability. Selection requires project-specific evaluation of loads, span, restraint, limit states, connections, material requirements, and applicable design criteria by a qualified engineer.
What is the DWG download used for?
The DWG can be used as a drafting and coordination reference. Review its geometry against the project model and detailing requirements before using it in construction documents.
