Section properties for W16X77

Structural sectional properties for a W16X77 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW16X77
Cross Sectional AreaA22.6 in2
Section Widthb10.3 in
Section Depthd16.5 in
Flange thicknesstf0.76 in
Web thicknesstw0.455 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx7 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry2.47 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx1110 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy138 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx134 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy26.9 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx150 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy41.1 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ3.57 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw8590 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight77 lb/ft

A W16X77 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 77 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 22.6 in2. The height and width of the section are 16.5 in and 10.3 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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