W10X49 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | in (254.0 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10 | in (254.0 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.56 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.34 | in |
| Area (A) | 14.40 | in² (92.9 cm²) |
| Weight | 49 | lb/ft (73 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 272 | 93.40 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 54.60 | 18.70 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 60.40 | 28.30 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.35 | 2.54 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.39 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 2,070 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.44 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.84 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W10X49 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W10X49 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full W-shape dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — A992/A572 material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a W10X49 beam? 49 lb/ft (73 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 1,960 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W10X49? Sx = 54.6 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 18.7 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 60.4 in³ and Zy = 28.3 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W10X49? Typically ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for W-shapes. Also available in A572 Grade 50 or A36. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of W10X49? Ix = 272 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 93.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.35 in and ry = 2.54 in.
Related Pages
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference
- Beam Capacity Calculator
- Column Capacity Calculator
- Section Properties Database
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.