W10X88 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10.80 | in (274.3 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.30 | in (261.6 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.99 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.60 | in |
| Area (A) | 26 | in² (167.8 cm²) |
| Weight | 88 | lb/ft (131 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 534 | 179 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 98.50 | 34.80 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 113 | 53.10 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.54 | 2.63 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.53 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 4,330 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.81 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.99 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W10X88 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W10X88 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 W10X88 beam? 88 lb/ft (131 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 3,520 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W10X88? Sx = 98.5 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 34.8 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 113 in³ and Zy = 53.1 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W10X88? 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 W10X88? Ix = 534 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 179 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.54 in and ry = 2.63 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.