The W44x368 is a wide-flange structural steel shape identified by its nominal designation and unit-weight classification. This reference provides the source dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and related geometry for design coordination and drafting.
Use the dimensional data below when reviewing framing layouts, connection clearances, fabrication details, or CAD-based steel models. For broader terminology, compare this entry with the site’s resources on W shapes, steel section properties, and structural steel connections.
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 : 1127.8 mm
Width : 406.4 mm
Web Thickness : 27.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 50 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 20.1 mm
Sectional Area : 696.77 cm2
Unit Weight : 547 kg/m
How to read the W44x368 reference
The listed depth and width describe the overall envelope of the section. Web thickness and flange thickness help distinguish the main plate elements that form the wide-flange profile, while the root fillet radius describes the curved transition between the web and flange.
Sectional area and unit weight are separate reference items. Sectional area supports material and property calculations, while unit weight is useful for estimating steel quantities and coordinating shipping, handling, and erection information. These values should be used with the applicable project specifications and checked against the governing design requirements.
Using the section in design and drafting
Before placing the shape in a model or detail, confirm orientation, framing intersections, connection geometry, access for welding or bolting, and required clearances. The dimensional listing is a reference aid; it does not replace engineering checks for strength, stability, serviceability, connection design, fabrication, or erection.
The downloadable DWG can support preliminary drafting and coordination. Review the file against the source dimensions and project standards before using it in issued construction documents. Related internal resources on steel drafting, CAD block usage, and AISC shape references can provide useful workflow context.
W44x368 frequently asked questions
What does the W44x368 designation mean?
It identifies a wide-flange, or W-shaped, structural steel section. The designation is used to distinguish the shape family and its unit-weight classification in steel section references.
What information is provided for this shape?
This entry lists the section’s overall dimensions, web and flange thicknesses, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. These values are intended for reference and coordination with the applicable design documents.
What is the role of AISC 360-16 in this reference?
AISC 360-16 is identified as the governing AISC specification reference for structural steel building design, fabrication, and erection information in the source content. Project-specific requirements and the engineer of record remain controlling.
Can the DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is useful for drafting and preliminary coordination, but it should be reviewed against the source data, project requirements, connection details, and the fabricator’s standards before being issued for construction or fabrication.
Does the listed unit weight complete a design check?
No. Unit weight helps with quantity and handling estimates, but structural design also requires appropriate checks for the member, its loading, support conditions, connections, stability, and applicable project requirements.
