S5X10 Steel S-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5 | 127.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3 | 7.62 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.326 | 8.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.214 | 5.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.93 in² | 18.9 cm² |
| Weight | 10 lb/ft | 14.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 12.3 | 1.19 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.9 | 0.795 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.66 | 1.37 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.05 | 0.638 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.114 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 6.52 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 4.67 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.754 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check S5X10 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check S5X10 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 S5X10 beam? 10 lb/ft (14.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of S5X10? Sx = 4.9 in³, Zx = 5.66 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.795 in³, Zy = 1.37 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for S5X10? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for S-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of S5X10? Ix = 12.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.19 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.05 in and ry = 0.638 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.