W14X873 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 23.60 | in (599.4 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 18.80 | in (477.5 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 5.51 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 3.94 | in |
| Area (A) | 257 | in² (1658.2 cm²) |
| Weight | 873 | lb/ft (1299 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 18,100 | 6,170 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1,530 | 656 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2,030 | 1,020 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.39 | 4.90 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2,270 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 505,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 18.10 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 6.04 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X873 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X873 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 W14X873 beam? 873 lb/ft (1299 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 34,920 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X873? Sx = 1530 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 656 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 2030 in³ and Zy = 1020 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X873? 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 W14X873? Ix = 18100 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 6170 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.39 in and ry = 4.90 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.