Section properties for W27X217

Structural sectional properties for a W27X217 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW27X217
Cross Sectional AreaA63.9 in2
Section Widthb14.1 in
Section Depthd28.4 in
Flange thicknesstf1.5 in
Web thicknesstw0.83 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx11.8 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.32 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx8910 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy704 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx627 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy100 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx711 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy154 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ37.6 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw128000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight217 lb/ft

A W27X217 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 217 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 63.9 in2. The height and width of the section are 28.4 in and 14.1 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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