The W36x802 is listed here as a W beam with dimensional and geometric data for reference, drafting, and preliminary section comparison. Use the source values on this page when checking shape geometry or coordinating steel details.
This page also identifies the applicable AISC reference and provides a DWG download for CAD workflows. The listed dimensions and section data should be checked against project specifications and verified by the responsible engineer before they are used in design or fabrication.
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 : 1082 mm
Width : 457.2 mm
Web Thickness : 60.5 mm
Flange Thickness : 109 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 19 mm
Sectional Area : 1522.58 cm2
Unit Weight : 1195.2 kg/m
How to read the W36x802 reference
The source content reports the section’s overall depth and width, web and flange thicknesses, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values describe the physical section and support tasks such as drafting, shape identification, quantity takeoffs, and comparison with other W shapes.
Geometry and section data
- Depth and width: use these values to coordinate the section envelope with framing layouts, clearances, and connection details.
- Web and flange thickness: these dimensions help distinguish the web and flange portions of the shape and support detailing review.
- Root fillet radius: account for the transition between the web and flange when modeling contact surfaces, copes, seats, and other closely fitted details.
- Sectional area and unit weight: use the listed values for reference calculations and material coordination. They are not, by themselves, a complete statement of strength, stability, or design capacity.
AISC reference and CAD use
The source refers to the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16), which addresses requirements related to the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States. This page is a shape-reference resource; project-specific member selection, connection design, detailing, and verification require the applicable project criteria and engineering review.
The available DWG file can help users begin a CAD model or check a drawing layout. Confirm the drawing units, layer conventions, and geometry against the authoritative project information before issuing fabrication or construction documents.
W36x802 FAQ
What type of steel shape is W36x802?
It is listed as a W beam. The page provides its dimensional and section-reference data for identification and coordination.
What information is provided for W36x802?
The source lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Does the listed unit weight establish the beam’s design capacity?
No. Unit weight is a material and quantity-reference value. Design capacity also depends on the applicable material, loading, support conditions, limit states, and engineering requirements.
Is a CAD file available for W36x802?
Yes. A DWG download is provided with the source content. Review the file and confirm its units and geometry before using it in project documentation.
