The W36x853 is a W-shape steel beam reference for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and CAD users working with structural steel information. This page preserves the listed metric dimensions, section area, unit weight, and AISC 360-16 reference from the source data.
Use the values below when reviewing W-shape dimensions, comparing section geometry, or checking a drawing model. For design applications, confirm material properties, loading, stability, connection requirements, and applicable project criteria through the responsible engineer.
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 : 1094.7 mm
Width : 462.3 mm
Web Thickness : 64 mm
Flange Thickness : 115.1 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 19.1 mm
Sectional Area : 1619.35 cm2
Unit Weight : 1271.2 kg/m
How to read the W36x853 reference
The designation identifies a specific W beam in the reference set. The listed depth and width describe the overall section envelope, while web thickness and flange thickness describe the primary plate dimensions. The root fillet radius represents the transition between the web and flange and may be relevant when checking clearances, detailing, or modeling the rolled shape.
Section properties and drafting use
The sectional area and unit weight are included as reference properties for quantity checks, member comparison, and coordination workflows. They should not be used alone to establish a member’s structural capacity. Capacity and serviceability depend on the complete design situation, including material, unbraced length, loading, support conditions, limit states, and connections.
The downloadable DWG can support layout, detailing, and CAD coordination. Review the drawing units, layer standards, insertion point, and geometry before incorporating it into a project model. A CAD profile is a drafting aid and does not replace project-specific engineering verification.
Related steel reference topics
- W-shape dimensions: compare depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, and fillet geometry across related sections.
- Section properties: review how area and other geometric properties are used in structural analysis and member selection.
- Steel connections and detailing: consider how the beam geometry affects connection layout, access, and fit-up.
- CAD and DWG resources: use downloadable profiles as starting points for drawings and coordination models.
Frequently asked questions
What is the W36x853?
The W36x853 is a W beam reference designation. The source identifies its listed depth as 1094.7 mm and its width as 462.3 mm.
What dimensions are provided for this section?
The reference lists depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. It also provides sectional area and unit weight.
Which standard is referenced?
The source refers to AISC 360-16, the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. The source describes it as addressing the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States.
Is the W36x853 automatically suitable for a structural design?
No. The listed geometry and unit weight are reference data, not a complete design check. Member selection requires project-specific engineering review of loads, restraints, material, stability, connections, and applicable requirements.
What is the DWG file used for?
The downloadable DWG provides section geometry for drafting and CAD coordination. Verify the file’s units and modeling conventions before using it in a project document.
