The W36x286 is a W-shape steel section reference for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and CAD users working with structural steel framing. This page presents the section dimensions and properties identified in the AISC 16 reference data, along with access to a DWG drawing.
Use the listed values as a dimensional reference, then confirm material requirements, design assumptions, connection details, and applicable project criteria before using the shape in engineering or fabrication documents.
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 : 960.1 mm
Width : 312.4 mm
Web Thickness : 26.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 49 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 19.1 mm
Sectional Area : 541.29 cm2
Unit Weight : 424.9 kg/m
Understanding the W36x286 reference
The source content identifies this member as a W beam and reports its overall depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These properties support common reference tasks such as comparing steel shapes, checking preliminary framing layouts, and coordinating structural drawings.
How to use the listed dimensions
The depth and width describe the principal outside dimensions of the section. Web and flange thicknesses help characterize the individual plate elements, while the root fillet radius describes the transition between the web and flange. When preparing connection or detailing drawings, account for these geometric features rather than treating the section as a sharp-cornered rectangle.
Section properties and design context
Sectional area and unit weight are useful for quantity takeoffs, member comparisons, and preliminary coordination. They do not, by themselves, establish whether the member is adequate for a particular beam, column, stability, connection, fire, or serviceability condition. Final selection requires the applicable design specification, material information, loads, support conditions, and engineer review.
CAD and detailing resource
The downloadable DWG file can support drafting and layout work. Treat the CAD file as a reference aid: verify its geometry against the authoritative values on this page before issuing fabrication, erection, or construction documents. Related internal resources would include W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, structural steel connections, and CAD block or DWG guidance.
W36x286 frequently asked questions
What type of steel section is W36x286?
It is identified in the source content as a W beam, a wide-flange structural steel shape referenced using AISC 16 data.
What information is provided for W36x286?
The reference lists the section depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Can the listed properties be used for final design?
They are reference data and should not be treated as a complete design check. Final design must consider the project loading, restraints, material requirements, connections, applicable specification, and engineering review.
Is a CAD file available for this section?
Yes. The page includes a downloadable DWG resource for drafting and coordination. Verify the drawing against the listed reference data before relying on it for issued documents.
