W530x332 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W21X223 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W21X223. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 594.4 mm
Flange Width (bf) 322.6 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 45.5 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 25.4 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 429.1 cm²
Mass 331.8 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 253,068 25,557 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 8,521 1,585 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 9,849 2,458 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 24.28 7.72 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 2,477 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 19,251,450 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 54.86 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 9.07 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 23.40 in
Flange Width (bf) 12.70 in
Area (A) 66.50 in²
Weight 223 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W530x332 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W21X223 (d=23.4in, 223lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W530x332? 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 W530x332 beam? 331.8 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 3,982 kg.

What is the section modulus of W530x332? Sx = 8,521 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 1,585 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 9,849 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.