W14X808 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 22.80 | in (579.1 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 18.60 | in (472.4 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 5.12 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 3.74 | in |
| Area (A) | 238 | in² (1535.6 cm²) |
| Weight | 808 | lb/ft (1202 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 15,900 | 5,550 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1,390 | 597 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1,830 | 930 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.17 | 4.83 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1,840 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 434,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 17.70 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 5.94 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X808 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X808 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 W14X808 beam? 808 lb/ft (1202 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 32,320 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X808? Sx = 1390 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 597 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1830 in³ and Zy = 930 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X808? 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 W14X808? Ix = 15900 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 5550 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.17 in and ry = 4.83 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.