W36x247 is a W-shape structural steel section listed with dimensional and weight information for reference, design coordination, and drafting. This page preserves the local AISC-based reference data and provides context for reading the section designation and the accompanying geometry.
Use the listed properties together with the applicable project specifications, material requirements, load criteria, connection design, and engineering review. The downloadable DWG can support detailing workflows, but it should be checked against the project’s governing information before use.
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 : 932.2 mm
Width : 419.1 mm
Web Thickness : 20.3 mm
Flange Thickness : 34.3 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 24.1 mm
Sectional Area : 467.74 cm2
Unit Weight : 367.2 kg/m
How to read the W36x247 designation
The W identifies a wide-flange beam shape. The designation combines a nominal depth identifier with a nominal weight designation. The actual dimensions and unit weight are provided in the reference data below and should be used instead of inferring geometry from the name alone.
What the listed properties describe
The reference data identifies the overall depth and width, web and flange thicknesses, and root fillet radius. These dimensions are useful when checking clearances, framing interfaces, connection details, copes, stiffeners, and other drafting constraints.
The listed sectional area and unit weight support material takeoff and coordination tasks. They do not, by themselves, establish a member’s capacity or suitability for a particular application. Structural checks must account for the applicable design specification, steel grade, loading, support conditions, stability, connections, and project requirements.
Using the AISC and DWG references
The source identifies AISC 360-16 as the governing specification reference for the listed structural-steel context. For broader study, connect this page with related resources on W-shape terminology, section properties, steel connection detailing, and AISC specification references. The linked DWG is intended as a drafting resource; confirm units, scale, layer standards, and geometry before incorporating it into production drawings.
W36x247 frequently asked questions
What type of section is W36x247?
W36x247 is a W-shape, commonly described as a wide-flange beam section. Its designation provides a shape family and nominal identifiers, while the reference data supplies the actual listed dimensions and properties.
Does the W36x247 designation specify the steel grade?
No. The shape designation does not by itself establish the material grade, toughness requirements, fabrication requirements, or design resistance. Those items must come from the project documents and applicable specifications.
Can the DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG can assist with layout and detailing, but it should not be treated as a fabrication approval. Verify the drawing’s units, geometry, project conventions, connections, penetrations, and required engineering details before release.
What should be checked before using this section in a design?
Confirm the governing specification, material information, loading, span and support conditions, stability requirements, connection behavior, serviceability criteria, and coordination with adjacent components. A qualified engineer should verify the final application.
