Section properties for W16X50

Structural sectional properties for a W16X50 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW16X50
Cross Sectional AreaA14.7 in2
Section Widthb7.07 in
Section Depthd16.3 in
Flange thicknesstf0.63 in
Web thicknesstw0.38 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx6.68 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.59 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx659 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy37.2 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx81 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy10.5 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx92 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy16.3 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ1.52 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw2270 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight50 lb/ft

A W16X50 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 50 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 14.7 in2. The height and width of the section are 16.3 in and 7.07 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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