W920x537 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W36X361 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W36X361. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 965.2 mm
Flange Width (bf) 424.2 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 51.1 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 28.4 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 683.9 cm²
Mass 537.2 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 1,069,711 65,348 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 22,122 3,081 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 25,400 4,801 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 39.62 9.78 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 4,537 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 136,666,500 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 91.44 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 11.63 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 38.00 in
Flange Width (bf) 16.70 in
Area (A) 106.00 in²
Weight 361 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W920x537 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W36X361 (d=38.0in, 361lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W920x537? 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 W920x537 beam? 537.2 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 6,446 kg.

What is the section modulus of W920x537? Sx = 22,122 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 3,081 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 25,400 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.