W14X500 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 19.60 | in (497.8 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 17 | in (431.8 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 3.50 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 2.19 | in |
| Area (A) | 147 | in² (948.4 cm²) |
| Weight | 500 | lb/ft (744 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 8,210 | 2,880 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 838 | 339 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1,050 | 522 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 7.48 | 4.43 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 514 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 187,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 16.10 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 5.26 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X500 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X500 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 W14X500 beam? 500 lb/ft (744 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 20,000 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X500? Sx = 838 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 339 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1050 in³ and Zy = 522 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X500? 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 W14X500? Ix = 8210 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2880 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 7.48 in and ry = 4.43 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.