W1100x390 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W44X262 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W44X262. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 1099.8 mm
Flange Width (bf) 401.3 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 36.1 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 19.9 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 498.1 cm²
Mass 389.9 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 1,003,114 38,418 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 18,190 1,917 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 20,811 2,982 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 44.96 8.81 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 1,553 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 108,742,500 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 106.43 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 10.59 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 43.30 in
Flange Width (bf) 15.80 in
Area (A) 77.20 in²
Weight 262 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W1100x390 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W44X262 (d=43.3in, 262lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W1100x390? 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 W1100x390 beam? 389.9 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 4,679 kg.

What is the section modulus of W1100x390? Sx = 18,190 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 1,917 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 20,811 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.