S24X100 Steel S-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 24 | 609.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 7.25 | 18.41 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.87 | 22.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.745 | 18.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 29.3 in² | 189.0 cm² |
| Weight | 100 lb/ft | 148.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2380 | 47.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 199 | 13.1 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 239 | 24 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 9.01 | 1.27 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.59 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 6350 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 23.1 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.66 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check S24X100 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check S24X100 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a S24X100 beam? 100 lb/ft (148.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of S24X100? Sx = 199 in³, Zx = 239 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 13.1 in³, Zy = 24 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for S24X100? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for S-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of S24X100? Ix = 2380 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 47.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 9.01 in and ry = 1.27 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.