W1000x414 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W40X278 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W40X278. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 1021.1 mm
Flange Width (bf) 304.8 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 46.0 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 26.2 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 531.0 cm²
Mass 413.7 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 853,272 21,686 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 16,715 1,427 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 19,501 2,294 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 40.13 6.40 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 2,705 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 51,552,000 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 97.54 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 7.95 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 40.20 in
Flange Width (bf) 12.00 in
Area (A) 82.30 in²
Weight 278 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W1000x414 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W40X278 (d=40.2in, 278lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W1000x414? Typically G40.21 350W per CSA G40.21. Also available as 300W, 350WT, 400W. Verify grade requirements with project specifications.

What is the mass of a W1000x414 beam? 413.7 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 4,964 kg.

What is the section modulus of W1000x414? Sx = 16,715 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 1,427 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 19,501 cm³.

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Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current CISC Handbook of Steel Construction and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.