W36x302 is a wide-flange W-shape reference for structural steel design and detailing. This page preserves the listed profile dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and root geometry from the source data.
Use the reference values with the applicable AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and project requirements. The accompanying DWG resource can support drafting workflows, while final member selection and connection design require engineering verification.
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 : 947.4 mm
Width : 424.2 mm
Web Thickness : 24 mm
Flange Thickness : 42.7 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 24.1 mm
Sectional Area : 574.19 cm2
Unit Weight : 450.7 kg/m
How to read the W36x302 reference
The source identifies this member as a W beam. Its depth and width describe the overall envelope of the rolled section, while web thickness and flange thickness describe the principal plate elements that resist and distribute structural forces.
The listed root fillet radius represents the curved transition between the web and flange. This geometry matters when checking clearances, detailing connections, preparing fabrication drawings, or comparing the section with other W-shape dimensions.
Section properties and drafting context
The sectional area is useful for understanding the amount of steel in the cross-section and for calculations that depend on gross area. The listed unit weight is reported as mass per unit length, which helps with material takeoffs, shipping estimates, and consistent load calculations. Use units consistently throughout the design workflow.
For additional context, see related guidance on steel section properties, W-shape terminology, and steel connections and detailing. The downloadable DWG linked in the source content is intended as a drawing reference; verify scale, layer settings, and project-specific drafting requirements before issuing documents.
Design and specification considerations
A shape designation alone does not establish whether a member is adequate for a particular span, load case, connection, serviceability limit, fire condition, or fabrication requirement. Confirm the governing specification, material requirements, loading, restraints, connection details, and fabrication tolerances before using this section in a design.
W36x302 FAQ
What type of section is W36x302?
W36x302 is identified in the source as a W beam, also called a wide-flange section. The profile includes flanges connected by a web with rounded root transitions.
What do the listed dimensions describe?
The reference lists overall depth, overall width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. Together, these values describe the principal geometry needed for section identification and drafting.
What does the sectional area represent?
Sectional area describes the total cross-sectional area of steel in the profile. It is used in engineering checks and material calculations that depend on gross area, subject to the applicable design method and assumptions.
What does the unit weight entry mean?
The source reports unit weight in kilograms per metre. In practical terms, this expresses the member’s mass per unit length and can support estimating and load calculations when the project uses compatible units.
Is the W36x302 DWG ready for construction use?
The linked DWG is a reference resource for drafting. Review its scale, geometry, units, layers, and project requirements before incorporating it into fabrication or construction documents.
