W14X211 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.70 | in (398.8 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.80 | in (401.3 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.56 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.98 | in |
| Area (A) | 62 | in² (400.0 cm²) |
| Weight | 211 | lb/ft (314 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2,660 | 1,030 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 338 | 130 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 390 | 198 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.55 | 4.07 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 44.60 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 51,500 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 14.10 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.64 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X211 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X211 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 W14X211 beam? 211 lb/ft (314 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 8,440 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X211? Sx = 338 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 130 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 390 in³ and Zy = 198 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X211? 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 W14X211? Ix = 2660 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1030 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.55 in and ry = 4.07 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.