Section properties for W18X71

Structural sectional properties for a W18X71 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW18X71
Cross Sectional AreaA20.9 in2
Section Widthb7.64 in
Section Depthd18.5 in
Flange thicknesstf0.81 in
Web thicknesstw0.495 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx7.5 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.7 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx1170 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy60.3 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx127 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy15.8 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx146 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy24.7 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ3.49 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw4700 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight71 lb/ft

A W18X71 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 71 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 20.9 in2. The height and width of the section are 18.5 in and 7.64 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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