Section properties for W24X176

Structural sectional properties for a W24X176 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW24X176
Cross Sectional AreaA51.7 in2
Section Widthb12.9 in
Section Depthd25.2 in
Flange thicknesstf1.34 in
Web thicknesstw0.75 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx10.5 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.04 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx5680 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy479 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx450 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy74.3 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx511 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy115 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ23.9 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw68400 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight176 lb/ft

A W24X176 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 176 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 51.7 in2. The height and width of the section are 25.2 in and 12.9 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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