Section properties for W40X235

Structural sectional properties for a W40X235 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW40X235
Cross Sectional AreaA69.1 in2
Section Widthb11.9 in
Section Depthd39.7 in
Flange thicknesstf1.58 in
Web thicknesstw0.83 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx15.9 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry2.54 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx17400 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy444 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx875 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy74.6 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1010 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy118 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ41.3 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw161000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight235 lb/ft

A W40X235 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 235 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 69.1 in2. The height and width of the section are 39.7 in and 11.9 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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