Section properties for W40X327

Structural sectional properties for a W40X327 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW40X327
Cross Sectional AreaA95.9 in2
Section Widthb12.1 in
Section Depthd40.8 in
Flange thicknesstf2.13 in
Web thicknesstw1.18 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx16 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry2.58 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx24500 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy640 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx1200 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy105 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1410 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy170 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ103 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw239000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight327 lb/ft

A W40X327 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 327 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 95.9 in2. The height and width of the section are 40.8 in and 12.1 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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