The W27x194 is a W-shape reference entry for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and CAD users working with structural steel documentation. The source data below identifies its principal dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and the governing AISC reference context.
Use this page as a quick shape-identification resource, then verify design assumptions, material requirements, connection details, and project-specific design checks against the applicable project documents and engineering calculations.
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 : 713.7 mm
Width : 355.6 mm
Web Thickness : 19 mm
Flange Thickness : 34 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 20.1 mm
Sectional Area : 368.39 cm2
Unit Weight : 289.2 kg/m
How to read the W27x194 reference data
The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the W-shape. These dimensions are useful when checking framing clearances, member orientation, detailing space, and coordination with architectural or mechanical layouts.
Web thickness and flange thickness describe the principal plate elements of the rolled section. They support section identification and can be relevant when reviewing local detailing, stiffeners, bearing conditions, and connection geometry. The listed root fillet radius identifies the transition between the web and flange, which should be considered when a connection or detail approaches that region.
The sectional area is a geometric property of the steel section. The unit weight is useful for estimating member mass and coordinating handling, shipping, and preliminary quantity information. Neither value by itself establishes allowable strength, resistance, stability, or suitability for a particular structural application.
AISC reference and design context
The source references the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified here as AISC 360-16. That specification provides requirements related to the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures. Users should consult the applicable project criteria and responsible engineer before applying the shape data to a design.
CAD and drafting workflow
The available DWG download can support layout, modeling, and detailing workflows. Treat downloaded geometry as a reference and coordinate it with the project’s selected units, drawing standards, connection details, and fabrication requirements.
For related research, connect this entry with the site’s resources on W-shape terminology, steel section properties, structural steel connections, AISC references, and DWG resources.
W27x194 FAQ
What type of steel shape is W27x194?
W27x194 is identified in the source as a W beam, commonly used as a structural steel shape reference for design, detailing, estimating, and CAD coordination.
What information is listed for W27x194?
The entry lists overall depth, overall width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Does the listed unit weight determine the beam’s structural capacity?
No. Unit weight describes mass per unit length. Structural capacity also depends on design criteria, material properties, member length, restraint, loading, limit states, and connection conditions, all of which require project-specific verification.
What is the AISC reference shown on this page?
The source identifies the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings as AISC 360-16. Confirm the governing specification and project requirements before using the reference data for design or construction.
Is a DWG file available for W27x194?
Yes. The source includes a DWG download link for the W27x194 shape. Review the file units and coordinate it with project drafting and fabrication standards before use.
