W460x89 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W18X60 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W18X60. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 462.3 mm
Flange Width (bf) 192.0 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 17.7 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 10.5 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 113.6 cm²
Mass 89.3 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 40,957 2,085 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 1,770 218 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 2,016 338 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 18.97 4.27 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 90 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 1,033,725 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 44.45 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 5.13 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 18.20 in
Flange Width (bf) 7.56 in
Area (A) 17.60 in²
Weight 60 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W460x89 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W18X60 (d=18.2in, 60lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W460x89? 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 W460x89 beam? 89.3 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 1,072 kg.

What is the section modulus of W460x89? Sx = 1,770 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 218 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 2,016 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.