Section properties for W14X53

Structural sectional properties for a W14X53 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW14X53
Cross Sectional AreaA15.6 in2
Section Widthb8.06 in
Section Depthd13.9 in
Flange thicknesstf0.66 in
Web thicknesstw0.37 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx5.89 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.92 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx541 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy57.7 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx77.8 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy14.3 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx87.1 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy22 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ1.94 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw2540 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight53 lb/ft

A W14X53 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 53 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 15.6 in2. The height and width of the section are 13.9 in and 8.06 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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