The W27x235 is a wide-flange structural steel shape listed with dimensional and weight information from the AISC 16 reference. Use the source values on this page when checking section identification, preparing drawings, or coordinating steel framing details.
This reference is most useful alongside related resources on W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, connection detailing, and CAD/DWG workflows. The listed properties describe the section; they do not by themselves establish allowable strength, stability, connection capacity, or suitability for a particular structural 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 : 729 mm
Width : 360.7 mm
Web Thickness : 23.1 mm
Flange Thickness : 40.9 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 20.1 mm
Sectional Area : 447.74 cm2
Unit Weight : 351.5 kg/m
How to read the W27x235 reference
The designation identifies a W, or wide-flange, beam. The page records the section’s depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These descriptors help engineers and detailers compare shapes, coordinate clearances, and select the correct profile for drawings and models.
Dimensions and detailing use
Depth and width are useful for reviewing overall fit within a framing layout. Web and flange thicknesses help distinguish the section and support detailing checks around plates, stiffeners, copes, holes, and connections. The root fillet is also relevant when a connection or bearing detail approaches the rolled transition between the web and flange.
Sectional area and unit weight
Sectional area is a geometric property of the steel profile, while unit weight supports material takeoff and framing-weight coordination. These entries should be read directly from the source data and kept separate from design resistance, which depends on the governing specification, material, loading, limit state, unbraced conditions, and connection design.
AISC reference and DWG workflow
The page cites AISC 360-16, the 2016 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. Treat the supplied DWG as a drafting reference and verify units, layer standards, insertion scale, and project-specific modeling requirements before using it in production documents. Related pages on AISC steel shapes, section properties, and CAD standards can provide useful follow-up guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is W27x235?
W27x235 is a W, or wide-flange, structural steel beam designation. The source content provides its identifying dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight.
Does the W27x235 page provide design capacity?
No. The listed geometry and unit weight are reference data, not a complete design check. Capacity depends on the applicable specification, steel material, loading, support and bracing conditions, limit state, and connection details.
What is the AISC 16 reference on this page?
It refers to AISC 360-16, the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. The specification establishes requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States.
What is the DWG download used for?
The DWG is a CAD reference for representing the W27x235 profile in drafting or modeling workflows. Review the drawing in the target CAD environment and confirm scale and project standards before issuing it for construction.
Where should I look for related information?
Useful related references include W-shape dimensions, structural steel section properties, steel connection detailing, AISC terminology, and CAD/DWG standards. These topics help place the section data in a broader engineering and drafting workflow.
