Section properties for W44X290

Structural sectional properties for a W44X290 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW44X290
Cross Sectional AreaA85.4 in2
Section Widthb15.8 in
Section Depthd43.6 in
Flange thicknesstf1.58 in
Web thicknesstw0.865 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx17.8 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry3.49 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx27000 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy1040 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx1240 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy132 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1410 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy205 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ50.9 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw461000 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight290 lb/ft

A W44X290 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 290 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 85.4 in2. The height and width of the section are 43.6 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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