Section properties for W14X48

Structural sectional properties for a W14X48 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW14X48
Cross Sectional AreaA14.1 in2
Section Widthb8.03 in
Section Depthd13.8 in
Flange thicknesstf0.595 in
Web thicknesstw0.34 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx5.85 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.91 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx484 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy51.4 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx70.2 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy12.8 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx78.4 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy19.6 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ1.45 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw2240 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight48 lb/ft

A W14X48 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 48 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 14.1 in2. The height and width of the section are 13.8 in and 8.03 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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