W920x970 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W36X652 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W36X652. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 1043.9 mm
Flange Width (bf) 447.0 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 89.9 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 50.0 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 1238.8 cm²
Mass 970.2 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 2,106,124 134,442 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 40,312 6,014 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 47,686 9,521 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 41.15 10.41 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 24,682 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 303,405,000 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 95.50 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 12.60 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 41.10 in
Flange Width (bf) 17.60 in
Area (A) 192.00 in²
Weight 652 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W920x970 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W36X652 (d=41.1in, 652lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W920x970? 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 W920x970 beam? 970.2 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 11,642 kg.

What is the section modulus of W920x970? Sx = 40,312 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 6,014 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 47,686 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.