Section properties for W40X362

Structural sectional properties for a W40X362 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW40X362
Cross Sectional AreaA106 in2
Section Widthb16 in
Section Depthd40.6 in
Flange thicknesstf2.01 in
Web thicknesstw1.12 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx16.5 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.6 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx28900 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy1380 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx1420 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy173 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1640 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy270 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ109 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw513000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight362 lb/ft

A W40X362 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 362 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 106 in2. The height and width of the section are 40.6 in and 16 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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