W14X74 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 14.20 | in (360.7 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.10 | in (256.5 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.79 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.45 | in |
| Area (A) | 21.80 | in² (140.7 cm²) |
| Weight | 74 | lb/ft (110 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 795 | 134 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 112 | 26.60 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 126 | 40.50 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.04 | 2.48 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.87 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 5,990 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 13.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.83 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X74 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X74 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 W14X74 beam? 74 lb/ft (110 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 2,960 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X74? Sx = 112 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 26.6 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 126 in³ and Zy = 40.5 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X74? 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 W14X74? Ix = 795 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 134 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.04 in and ry = 2.48 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.