Section properties for W40X199

Structural sectional properties for a W40X199 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW40X199
Cross Sectional AreaA58.8 in2
Section Widthb15.8 in
Section Depthd38.7 in
Flange thicknesstf1.07 in
Web thicknesstw0.65 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx16 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.45 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx14900 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy695 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx770 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy88.2 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx869 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy137 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ18.3 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw246000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight199 lb/ft

A W40X199 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 199 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 58.8 in2. The height and width of the section are 38.7 in and 15.8 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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