Section properties for W12X58

Structural sectional properties for a W12X58 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW12X58
Cross Sectional AreaA17 in2
Section Widthb10 in
Section Depthd12.2 in
Flange thicknesstf0.64 in
Web thicknesstw0.36 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx5.28 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry2.51 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx475 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy107 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx78 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy21.4 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx86.4 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy32.5 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ2.1 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw3570 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight58 lb/ft

A W12X58 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 58 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 17 in2. The height and width of the section are 12.2 in and 10 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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