Section properties for W44X262

Structural sectional properties for a W44X262 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW44X262
Cross Sectional AreaA77.2 in2
Section Widthb15.8 in
Section Depthd43.3 in
Flange thicknesstf1.42 in
Web thicknesstw0.785 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx17.7 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.47 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx24100 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy923 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx1110 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy117 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1270 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy182 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ37.3 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw405000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight262 lb/ft

A W44X262 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 262 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 77.2 in2. The height and width of the section are 43.3 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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