Section properties for W24X279

Structural sectional properties for a W24X279 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW24X279
Cross Sectional AreaA81.9 in2
Section Widthb13.3 in
Section Depthd26.7 in
Flange thicknesstf2.09 in
Web thicknesstw1.16 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx10.8 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.17 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx9600 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy823 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx718 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy124 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx835 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy193 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ90.5 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw125000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight279 lb/ft

A W24X279 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 279 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 81.9 in2. The height and width of the section are 26.7 in and 13.3 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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