W690x192 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W27X129 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W27X129. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 701.0 mm
Flange Width (bf) 254.0 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 27.9 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 15.5 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 243.9 cm²
Mass 192.0 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 198,125 7,659 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 5,654 603 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 6,473 944 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 28.45 5.61 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 462 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 8,726,250 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 67.31 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 6.76 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 27.60 in
Flange Width (bf) 10.00 in
Area (A) 37.80 in²
Weight 129 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W690x192 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W27X129 (d=27.6in, 129lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W690x192? 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 W690x192 beam? 192.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 2,304 kg.

What is the section modulus of W690x192? Sx = 5,654 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 603 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 6,473 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.