The W27x368 is a W-shape steel beam reference entry for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with structural steel. The source data below lists its reported geometry, sectional area, unit weight, and reference to the AISC specification.
Use this page as a reference when reviewing steel shape selections, checking drawings, or locating the associated CAD resource. Always compare the listed properties with the project’s governing requirements and the applicable 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 : 772.2 mm
Width : 373.4 mm
Web Thickness : 35.1 mm
Flange Thickness : 63 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 20.1 mm
Sectional Area : 703.22 cm2
Unit Weight : 552 kg/m
How to read the W27x368 reference
The source content identifies the member as a W Beam and presents its primary dimensional and section-property fields. Depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius describe the section geometry. Sectional area and unit weight support material takeoff, detailing, and preliminary comparison work.
Using the listed properties
Section properties should be read together rather than treated as isolated values. Geometry affects detailing and connection clearances, while sectional area and unit weight are useful when reviewing quantities and member information. Final member selection, strength checks, stability checks, connection design, and serviceability evaluation require the complete project context and qualified engineering review.
AISC reference and drafting resource
The page cites the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16) as its reference framework. The specification context does not replace the project design criteria, material requirements, load combinations, or fabrication instructions.
The downloadable DWG resource can support drafting and coordination workflows. Confirm the CAD geometry against the authoritative source data before using it for fabrication, detailing, or issue drawings. Related SteelSTD resources on W shapes, section properties, steel terminology, and structural steel drafting can provide useful background.
Frequently asked questions
What is the W27x368?
W27x368 is a W-shape steel beam reference entry. The accompanying source fields provide the section geometry, sectional area, unit weight, and related specification context.
What do the geometry fields describe?
Depth and width describe the overall section envelope. Web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius describe important parts of the rolled shape and can matter for detailing and connection coordination.
How is the unit weight used?
Unit weight expresses the member’s mass per unit length. It can assist with quantity review, shipping or handling estimates, and comparison of steel member alternatives, subject to project verification.
Can the DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is a drafting reference, not a substitute for checked fabrication documentation. Review the file against the source dimensions, project drawings, connection details, and fabrication requirements before release.
Does the AISC reference complete the design?
No. The cited AISC specification provides design and construction context, but a complete design also depends on project loads, materials, connections, stability, detailing, and qualified engineering judgment.
