Section properties for W27X146

Structural sectional properties for a W27X146 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW27X146
Cross Sectional AreaA43.2 in2
Section Widthb14 in
Section Depthd27.4 in
Flange thicknesstf0.975 in
Web thicknesstw0.605 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx11.5 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.2 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx5660 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy443 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx414 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy63.5 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx464 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy97.7 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ11.3 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw77200 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight146 lb/ft

A W27X146 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 146 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 43.2 in2. The height and width of the section are 27.4 in and 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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