W760x220 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W30X148 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W30X148. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 779.8 mm
Flange Width (bf) 266.7 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 30.0 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 16.5 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 281.3 cm²
Mass 220.2 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 278,042 9,448 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 7,145 710 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 8,194 1,114 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 31.50 5.79 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 604 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 13,263,900 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 74.93 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 7.04 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 30.70 in
Flange Width (bf) 10.50 in
Area (A) 43.60 in²
Weight 148 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W760x220 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W30X148 (d=30.7in, 148lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W760x220? 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 W760x220 beam? 220.2 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 2,642 kg.

What is the section modulus of W760x220? Sx = 7,145 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 710 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 8,194 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.