W200x60 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W8X40 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W8X40. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 209.5 mm
Flange Width (bf) 205.0 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 14.2 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 9.1 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 75.5 cm²
Mass 59.5 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 6,077 2,044 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 582 200 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 652 303 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 8.97 5.18 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 47 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 194,931 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 19.53 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 5.87 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 8.25 in
Flange Width (bf) 8.07 in
Area (A) 11.70 in²
Weight 40 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W200x60 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W8X40 (d=8.3in, 40lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W200x60? 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 W200x60 beam? 59.5 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 714 kg.

What is the section modulus of W200x60? Sx = 582 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 200 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 652 cm³.

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