The W44x262 is a wide-flange structural steel shape listed with dimensional and section-property data for reference, detailing, and preliminary engineering review. This page brings together the profile information, AISC 360-16 context, and a downloadable DWG resource.
Use the dimensional data when coordinating steel beam layouts, connection details, shop drawings, and CAD models. For design work, the listed properties should be checked against the governing project requirements, material specifications, load effects, and applicable design procedures.
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 : 1099.8 mm
Width : 401.3 mm
Web Thickness : 19.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 36.1 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 19.8 mm
Sectional Area : 498.06 cm2
Unit Weight : 391 kg/m
How to read the W44x262 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 values describe the rolled cross-section and help engineers and detailers coordinate the member with framing plans, connection geometry, and fabrication information.
Why the section properties matter
Sectional area is commonly used when evaluating member mass and material quantity, while the listed dimensions support geometric checks and connection detailing. The profile dimensions should not be treated as a substitute for a complete structural check. Member strength, stability, deflection, connection performance, and construction requirements depend on the full design context.
AISC reference and CAD download
The page refers to the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16. That reference provides the design, fabrication, and erection framework identified in the source content. The downloadable DWG file can support drafting and coordination, but CAD geometry should be reviewed against the authoritative dimensional reference before fabrication or final issue.
Related reference topics include W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, structural steel terminology, and DWG detailing resources.
Frequently asked questions
What type of steel member is the W44x262?
It is identified in the source content as a W beam, also called a wide-flange structural steel shape.
What information is provided for the W44x262?
The reference lists the member’s depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
Which AISC reference is associated with this page?
The source refers to AISC 360-16, the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings identified as the 2016 edition in the original content.
Can the DWG file be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is provided as a drafting and coordination resource. Confirm its geometry and project-specific requirements against the authoritative section data before using it for fabrication or final construction documents.
Does the W44x262 listing establish design capacity?
No. The listing provides profile information and reference properties. Design capacity requires an engineering evaluation that considers the member, material, loads, supports, stability, connections, and applicable project requirements.
