Section properties for W36X256

Structural sectional properties for a W36X256 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW36X256
Cross Sectional AreaA75.3 in2
Section Widthb12.2 in
Section Depthd37.4 in
Flange thicknesstf1.73 in
Web thicknesstw0.96 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx14.9 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry2.65 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx16800 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy528 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx895 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy86.5 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1040 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy137 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ52.9 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw168000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight256 lb/ft

A W36X256 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 256 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 75.3 in2. The height and width of the section are 37.4 in and 12.2 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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