Section properties for W10X12

Structural sectional properties for a W10X12 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW10X12
Cross Sectional AreaA3.54 in2
Section Widthb3.96 in
Section Depthd9.87 in
Flange thicknesstf0.21 in
Web thicknesstw0.19 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx3.9 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry0.785 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx53.8 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy2.18 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx10.9 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy1.1 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx12.6 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy1.74 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ0.0547 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw50.9 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight12 lb/ft

A W10X12 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 12 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 3.54 in2. The height and width of the section are 9.87 in and 3.96 in respectively.

The section has a tensile yield capacity of:

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The section has a flexural plastic moment capacity of:

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The section has a flexural elastic moment capacity of:

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