The W36x361 is a wide-flange structural steel shape identified in the AISC W-shape reference. This page provides the source dimensions and section data for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and CAD users comparing structural steel sections.
Use the information below as a reference for preliminary review and detailing. Final member selection, connection design, stability checks, and code compliance require project-specific 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 : 965.2 mm
Width : 424.2 mm
Web Thickness : 28.4 mm
Flange Thickness : 51.1 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 24.1 mm
Sectional Area : 683.87 cm2
Unit Weight : 536.8 kg/m
How to read the W36x361 reference
The designation identifies a W, or wide-flange, beam and its standard section size. The source data reports the overall depth and flange width along with web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions describe the rolled cross-section and are useful when checking clearances, detailing framing intersections, and coordinating steel geometry in drawings.
The listed sectional area and unit weight are different types of section data. Sectional area is a geometric property used in calculations such as axial resistance and self-weight evaluation, while unit weight helps estimate the dead load contributed by the member. Neither value by itself determines the complete structural capacity of a beam.
Design and detailing considerations
Use the AISC reference identified in the source for the governing design, fabrication, and erection framework. A complete check may also require evaluation of flexure, shear, lateral-torsional buckling, local slenderness, deflection, axial force, connections, bearing conditions, and applicable project loading. The listed dimensions should be coordinated with the actual material specification, fabrication requirements, and design documents.
For drafting workflows, the downloadable DWG can support layout and coordination. Confirm units, drawing scale, member orientation, connection clearances, and any project-specific detailing requirements before incorporating the file into production documents. Related references on W-shapes, steel section properties, AISC terminology, and structural steel connections can help place this shape in a broader design context.
W36x361 frequently asked questions
What type of section is W36x361?
W36x361 is a W, or wide-flange, structural steel beam designation. The source lists its geometric dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight.
What does the AISC reference indicate?
The source refers to AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings identified on this page. Use the applicable project requirements and current governing documents when performing design or compliance checks.
Can the listed dimensions be used for fabrication?
They are useful for reference and coordination, but fabrication should rely on approved project drawings, material documentation, tolerances, and the responsible engineer’s requirements.
Is the downloadable DWG a design approval?
No. A DWG is a drafting and coordination resource. Verify the file’s units, geometry, orientation, and project suitability before using it in construction documentation.
