W10X60 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10.20 | in (259.1 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.10 | in (256.5 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.68 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.42 | in |
| Area (A) | 17.70 | in² (114.2 cm²) |
| Weight | 60 | lb/ft (89 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 341 | 116 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 66.70 | 23 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 74.60 | 35 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.39 | 2.57 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.48 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 2,640 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.52 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.88 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W10X60 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W10X60 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 W10X60 beam? 60 lb/ft (89 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 2,400 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W10X60? Sx = 66.7 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 23 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 74.6 in³ and Zy = 35 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W10X60? 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 W10X60? Ix = 341 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 116 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.39 in and ry = 2.57 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.