Section properties for W21X48

Structural sectional properties for a W21X48 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW21X48
Cross Sectional AreaA14.1 in2
Section Widthb8.14 in
Section Depthd20.6 in
Flange thicknesstf0.43 in
Web thicknesstw0.35 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx8.24 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.66 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx959 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy38.7 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx93 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy9.52 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx107 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy14.9 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ0.803 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw3950 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight48 lb/ft

A W21X48 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 48 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 14.1 in2. The height and width of the section are 20.6 in and 8.14 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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