Section properties for W16X31

Structural sectional properties for a W16X31 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW16X31
Cross Sectional AreaA9.13 in2
Section Widthb5.53 in
Section Depthd15.9 in
Flange thicknesstf0.44 in
Web thicknesstw0.275 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx6.41 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.17 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx375 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy12.4 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx47.2 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy4.49 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx54 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy7.03 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ0.461 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw739 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight31 lb/ft

A W16X31 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 31 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 9.13 in2. The height and width of the section are 15.9 in and 5.53 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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