The W36x194 is a wide-flange structural steel shape documented here as a reference for dimension review, section identification, and drafting coordination. Use the source data below to confirm the profile’s depth, flange and web dimensions, area, and unit weight before using it in drawings or calculations.
This page is most useful alongside related references on W-shape terminology, steel section properties, and structural steel connection detailing. Those topics help distinguish catalog dimensions from the design checks required for a specific member or connection.
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 : 927.1 mm
Width : 307.3 mm
Web Thickness : 19.4 mm
Flange Thickness : 32 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 19 mm
Sectional Area : 367.74 cm2
Unit Weight : 288.7 kg/m
How to read the W36x194 reference
The existing list identifies the principal geometry of the section, including overall depth and width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions support shape recognition and drafting coordination, while the sectional area and unit weight provide reference data for material takeoffs and engineering calculations.
The W-shape designation should be treated as an identification label, not as a replacement for the listed properties. When comparing this section with another wide-flange shape, review the complete set of dimensions and properties rather than relying only on the designation.
Design and detailing context
The page cites the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16. That reference establishes the broader framework for steel design, fabrication, and erection in the United States. Selection of a member still requires project-specific checks, including the applicable loads, unbraced conditions, material specification, connections, limit states, and detailing requirements.
For drafting workflows, the available DWG file can help users coordinate the profile outline in CAD software. Confirm units, drawing scale, layer conventions, and project standards before incorporating downloaded geometry into a construction or fabrication document.
Related reference topics
- W-shape dimensions and designation conventions
- Steel section properties and member-selection terminology
- AISC-based structural steel design concepts
- CAD and DWG resources for steel detailing
Frequently asked questions
What is the W36x194?
W36x194 is the identification used for a wide-flange, or W-shape, steel section. The source content provides its dimensional and section reference data.
What information is listed for this shape?
The reference includes depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values are intended for identification and reference; they do not by themselves complete a structural design check.
Which specification is referenced?
The page refers to AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. Users should verify which project requirements and governing documents apply to their work.
Is the DWG file ready for construction documents?
The DWG is a drafting reference for the profile geometry. Review its units, scale, and compatibility with the project’s CAD standards before using it in design or fabrication documentation.
Can this shape be selected without further engineering review?
No. Member selection depends on project-specific loading, restraint, material, connection, stability, strength, serviceability, and detailing requirements. A qualified engineer should verify the application.
