W610x308 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W24X207 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W24X207. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 652.8 mm
Flange Width (bf) 330.2 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 39.9 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 22.1 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 391.6 cm²
Mass 308.0 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 283,869 24,058 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 8,701 1,455 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 9,931 2,245 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 26.92 7.82 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 1,594 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 22,580,850 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 61.21 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 9.19 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 25.70 in
Flange Width (bf) 13.00 in
Area (A) 60.70 in²
Weight 207 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W610x308 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W24X207 (d=25.7in, 207lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W610x308? 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 W610x308 beam? 308.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 3,696 kg.

What is the section modulus of W610x308? Sx = 8,701 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 1,455 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 9,931 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.