W760x147 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W30X99 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W30X99. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 754.4 mm
Flange Width (bf) 266.7 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 17.0 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 13.2 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 187.1 cm²
Mass 147.3 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 166,076 5,328 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 4,408 401 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 5,113 633 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 29.72 5.33 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 157 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 7,195,800 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 73.66 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 6.65 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 29.70 in
Flange Width (bf) 10.50 in
Area (A) 29.00 in²
Weight 99 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W760x147 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W30X99 (d=29.7in, 99lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W760x147? 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 W760x147 beam? 147.3 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 1,768 kg.

What is the section modulus of W760x147? Sx = 4,408 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 401 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 5,113 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.