Section properties for W36X282

Structural sectional properties for a W36X282 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW36X282
Cross Sectional AreaA82.9 in2
Section Widthb16.6 in
Section Depthd37.1 in
Flange thicknesstf1.57 in
Web thicknesstw0.885 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx15.4 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.8 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx19600 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy1200 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx1050 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy144 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1190 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy223 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ52.7 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw378000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight282 lb/ft

A W36X282 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 282 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 82.9 in2. The height and width of the section are 37.1 in and 16.6 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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