W840x433 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W33X291 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W33X291. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 883.9 mm
Flange Width (bf) 403.9 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 43.9 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 24.4 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 552.3 cm²
Mass 433.0 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 736,727 48,283 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 16,715 2,393 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 19,009 3,703 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 36.58 9.35 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 2,710 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 85,651,500 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 84.07 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 11.02 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 34.80 in
Flange Width (bf) 15.90 in
Area (A) 85.60 in²
Weight 291 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W840x433 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W33X291 (d=34.8in, 291lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W840x433? 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 W840x433 beam? 433.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 5,196 kg.

What is the section modulus of W840x433? Sx = 16,715 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 2,393 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 19,009 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.