W920x271 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W36X182 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W36X182. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 922.0 mm
Flange Width (bf) 307.3 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 30.0 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 18.4 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 345.8 cm²
Mass 270.8 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 470,340 14,443 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 10,209 944 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 11,766 1,486 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 36.83 6.48 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 770 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 28,729,500 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 89.15 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 7.95 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 36.30 in
Flange Width (bf) 12.10 in
Area (A) 53.60 in²
Weight 182 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W920x271 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W36X182 (d=36.3in, 182lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W920x271? 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 W920x271 beam? 270.8 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 3,250 kg.

What is the section modulus of W920x271? Sx = 10,209 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 944 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 11,766 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.