The W36x262 is a W-shape steel beam reference entry for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with structural steel documentation. The source data below identifies its principal dimensions, section area, unit weight, and the cited AISC specification context.
Use this page alongside related W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, connection detailing, and CAD/DWG reference resources when developing or reviewing drawings and 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 : 937.3 mm
Width : 421.6 mm
Web Thickness : 21.3 mm
Flange Thickness : 36.6 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 24.1 mm
Sectional Area : 498.06 cm2
Unit Weight : 391 kg/m
How to read the W36x262 reference
The W-shape designation distinguishes this member from other structural steel section families. The listed dimensional fields describe the overall depth and width, web and flange thicknesses, and the root fillet radius. Together, these dimensions help users recognize the section geometry when coordinating drawings, modeling the member, or checking a tabulated shape reference.
Section properties and engineering use
The source also provides the sectional area and unit weight. Sectional area is commonly used when reviewing material quantity and mass-related information, while unit weight supports estimating and documentation tasks. These values should be used with the applicable design provisions and project requirements; member selection and structural adequacy require engineering verification rather than shape identification alone.
AISC context and DWG reference
This entry cites the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified in the source as AISC 360-16. Treat the cited specification context and the local section data as reference information, and confirm project-specific requirements before using them in design, fabrication, or erection documents.
The downloadable DWG can support drafting and CAD coordination. Review the file against the tabulated dimensions and the governing project documents before incorporating it into production drawings.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is W36x262?
W36x262 is identified in the source as a W beam, also called a wide-flange shape. The entry provides its geometry and basic section reference data.
What information is listed for this W shape?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These fields help users identify and coordinate the section without replacing project-specific engineering checks.
Can the DWG file be used directly for design?
The DWG is a drafting reference. It should be reviewed against the source dimensions, applicable AISC requirements, project specifications, and the engineer’s design documents before production use.
Does the section listing by itself establish structural capacity?
No. A section listing identifies geometry and selected reference properties, but structural capacity depends on the applicable design method, material requirements, loading, stability, connections, and project conditions.
