Section properties for W36X247

Structural sectional properties for a W36X247 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW36X247
Cross Sectional AreaA72.5 in2
Section Widthb16.5 in
Section Depthd36.7 in
Flange thicknesstf1.35 in
Web thicknesstw0.8 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx15.2 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.74 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx16700 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy1010 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx913 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy123 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1030 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy190 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ34.7 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw316000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight247 lb/ft

A W36X247 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 247 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 72.5 in2. The height and width of the section are 36.7 in and 16.5 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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