S24X106 Steel S-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 24.5 | 622.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 7.87 | 19.99 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.09 | 27.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.62 | 15.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 31.1 in² | 200.6 cm² |
| Weight | 106 lb/ft | 157.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2940 | 76.8 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 240 | 19.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 279 | 33.4 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 9.71 | 1.57 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 10.1 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 10500 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 23.4 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.93 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check S24X106 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check S24X106 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 S24X106 beam? 106 lb/ft (157.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of S24X106? Sx = 240 in³, Zx = 279 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 19.5 in³, Zy = 33.4 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for S24X106? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for S-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of S24X106? Ix = 2940 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 76.8 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 9.71 in and ry = 1.57 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.