Section properties for W12X45

Structural sectional properties for a W12X45 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW12X45
Cross Sectional AreaA13.1 in2
Section Widthb8.05 in
Section Depthd12.1 in
Flange thicknesstf0.575 in
Web thicknesstw0.335 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx5.15 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.95 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx348 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy50 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx57.7 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy12.4 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx64.2 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy19 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ1.26 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw1650 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight45 lb/ft

A W12X45 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 45 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 13.1 in2. The height and width of the section are 12.1 in and 8.05 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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