Section properties for W18X65

Structural sectional properties for a W18X65 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW18X65
Cross Sectional AreaA19.1 in2
Section Widthb7.59 in
Section Depthd18.4 in
Flange thicknesstf0.75 in
Web thicknesstw0.45 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx7.49 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.69 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx1070 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy54.8 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx117 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy14.4 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx133 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy22.5 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ2.73 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw4240 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight65 lb/ft

A W18X65 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 65 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 19.1 in2. The height and width of the section are 18.4 in and 7.59 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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