The W27x146 is a W-beam reference listed with metric dimensions and section data from the AISC 16 source set. This page is intended to support preliminary steel-shape identification, drafting, and reference work.
Use the dimensional values below together with the associated W27x146 DWG download when preparing drawings or checking a model. For design work, confirm the applicable material specification, load effects, connection requirements, and project criteria with the responsible 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 : 696 mm
Width : 355.6 mm
Web Thickness : 15.4 mm
Flange Thickness : 24.8 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 19.9 mm
Sectional Area : 278.71 cm2
Unit Weight : 218.8 kg/m
How to read the W27x146 reference
The source identifies the shape as a W Beam and provides its overall depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values describe the rolled section geometry and mass reference; they do not by themselves establish allowable strength, design resistance, serviceability performance, or connection capacity.
Using the dimensions in design and drafting
Overall depth and flange width help establish the shape envelope in a structural model or detail. Web and flange thicknesses are important when coordinating connections, plates, copes, holes, and other detailing features. The root fillet should also be considered where a connection or fitting bears against the rolled profile.
The listed sectional area and unit weight can support quantity review and preliminary member comparisons. Do not use the unit weight as a substitute for a project-specific material takeoff or fabrication verification. Where a calculation requires section properties that are not shown here, obtain the applicable values from the governing design reference or an approved engineering database.
Related steel-shape resources
For broader reference work, pair this page with the site’s resources on W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, AISC terminology, and structural steel connections and detailing. The downloadable DWG is useful for CAD coordination, but the final fabrication geometry should be checked against the project documents and approved detailing requirements.
W27x146 FAQ
What type of section is the W27x146?
The source identifies W27x146 as a W Beam, a rolled structural steel shape referenced using the AISC 16 source set.
What information is provided for W27x146?
The reference provides metric values for depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Does this page provide complete design properties for W27x146?
No. The listed dimensions and section data should not be treated as a complete design-property set. Engineering checks may require additional section properties, material information, stability checks, load combinations, and connection design.
Is a CAD file available for W27x146?
Yes. The source includes a DWG download for the W27x146 shape. Review the drawing against the governing project standards before using it for fabrication or construction documentation.
