W14X426 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 18.70 | in (475.0 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.70 | in (424.2 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 3.04 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.88 | in |
| Area (A) | 125 | in² (806.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 426 | lb/ft (634 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6,600 | 2,360 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 706 | 283 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 869 | 434 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 7.26 | 4.34 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 331 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 144,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 15.70 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 5.11 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X426 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X426 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 W14X426 beam? 426 lb/ft (634 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 17,040 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X426? Sx = 706 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 283 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 869 in³ and Zy = 434 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X426? 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 W14X426? Ix = 6600 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2360 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 7.26 in and ry = 4.34 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.