Section properties for W24X62

Structural sectional properties for a W24X62 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW24X62
Cross Sectional AreaA18.2 in2
Section Widthb7.04 in
Section Depthd23.7 in
Flange thicknesstf0.59 in
Web thicknesstw0.43 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx9.23 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1.38 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx1550 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy34.5 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx131 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy9.8 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx153 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy15.7 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ1.71 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw4620 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight62 lb/ft

A W24X62 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 62 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 18.2 in2. The height and width of the section are 23.7 in and 7.04 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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