Section properties for W21X93

Structural sectional properties for a W21X93 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW21X93
Cross Sectional AreaA27.3 in2
Section Widthb8.42 in
Section Depthd21.6 in
Flange thicknesstf0.93 in
Web thicknesstw0.58 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx8.7 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.84 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx2070 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy92.9 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx192 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy22.1 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx221 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy34.7 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ6.03 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw9940 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight93 lb/ft

A W21X93 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 93 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 27.3 in2. The height and width of the section are 21.6 in and 8.42 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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