W250x49 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W10X33 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W10X33. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 247.1 mm
Flange Width (bf) 202.2 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 11.0 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 7.4 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 62.6 cm²
Mass 49.1 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 7,118 1,523 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 574 151 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 636 229 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 10.64 4.93 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 24 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 212,384 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 23.62 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 5.59 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 9.73 in
Flange Width (bf) 7.96 in
Area (A) 9.71 in²
Weight 33 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W250x49 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W10X33 (d=9.7in, 33lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W250x49? 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 W250x49 beam? 49.1 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 589 kg.

What is the section modulus of W250x49? Sx = 574 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 151 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 636 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.