Section properties for W21X111

Structural sectional properties for a W21X111 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW21X111
Cross Sectional AreaA32.6 in2
Section Widthb12.3 in
Section Depthd21.5 in
Flange thicknesstf0.875 in
Web thicknesstw0.55 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx9.05 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry2.9 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx2670 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy274 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx249 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy44.5 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx279 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy68.2 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ6.83 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw29200 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight111 lb/ft

A W21X111 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 111 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 32.6 in2. The height and width of the section are 21.5 in and 12.3 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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