W14X82 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 14.30 | in (363.2 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.10 | in (256.5 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.85 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.51 | in |
| Area (A) | 24 | in² (154.8 cm²) |
| Weight | 82 | lb/ft (122 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 881 | 148 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 123 | 29.30 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 139 | 44.80 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.05 | 2.48 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 5.07 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 6,710 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 13.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.85 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X82 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X82 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 W14X82 beam? 82 lb/ft (122 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 3,280 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X82? Sx = 123 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 29.3 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 139 in³ and Zy = 44.8 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X82? 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 W14X82? Ix = 881 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 148 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.05 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.