W610x153 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W24X103 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W24X103. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 622.3 mm
Flange Width (bf) 228.6 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 24.9 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 14.0 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 195.5 cm²
Mass 153.3 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 124,869 4,953 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 4,015 434 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 4,588 680 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 25.40 5.05 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 294 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 4,457,100 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 59.69 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 6.10 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 24.50 in
Flange Width (bf) 9.00 in
Area (A) 30.30 in²
Weight 103 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W610x153 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W24X103 (d=24.5in, 103lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W610x153? 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 W610x153 beam? 153.3 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 1,840 kg.

What is the section modulus of W610x153? Sx = 4,015 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 434 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 4,588 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.