W14X455 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 19 | in (482.6 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.80 | in (426.7 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 3.21 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 2.02 | in |
| Area (A) | 134 | in² (864.6 cm²) |
| Weight | 455 | lb/ft (677 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7,190 | 2,560 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 756 | 304 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 936 | 468 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 7.33 | 4.38 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 395 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 160,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 15.80 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 5.17 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X455 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X455 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 W14X455 beam? 455 lb/ft (677 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 18,200 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X455? Sx = 756 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 304 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 936 in³ and Zy = 468 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X455? 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 W14X455? Ix = 7190 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2560 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 7.33 in and ry = 4.38 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.