W14X605 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 20.90 | in (530.9 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 17.40 | in (442.0 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 4.16 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 2.60 | in |
| Area (A) | 178 | in² (1148.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 605 | lb/ft (900 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 10,800 | 3,680 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1,040 | 423 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1,320 | 652 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 7.80 | 4.55 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 869 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 258,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 16.70 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 5.44 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X605 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X605 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 W14X605 beam? 605 lb/ft (900 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 24,200 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X605? Sx = 1040 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 423 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1320 in³ and Zy = 652 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X605? 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 W14X605? Ix = 10800 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3680 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 7.80 in and ry = 4.55 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.