Section properties for W4X13

Structural sectional properties for a W4X13 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeW
Section NameNameW4X13
Cross Sectional AreaA3.83 in2
Section Widthb4.06 in
Section Depthd4.16 in
Flange thicknesstf0.345 in
Web thicknesstw0.28 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx1.72 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry1 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx11.3 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy3.86 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx5.46 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy1.9 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx6.28 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy2.92 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ0.151 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw14 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight13 lb/ft

A W4X13 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the W - Wide Flange category. It weighs 13 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 3.83 in2. The height and width of the section are 4.16 in and 4.06 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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