W14X90 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 14 | in (355.6 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 14.50 | in (368.3 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.71 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.44 | in |
| Area (A) | 26.50 | in² (171.0 cm²) |
| Weight | 90 | lb/ft (134 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 999 | 362 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 143 | 49.90 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 157 | 75.60 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.14 | 3.70 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 4.06 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 16,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 13.30 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.10 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X90 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X90 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 W14X90 beam? 90 lb/ft (134 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 3,600 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X90? Sx = 143 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 49.9 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 157 in³ and Zy = 75.6 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X90? 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 W14X90? Ix = 999 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 362 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.14 in and ry = 3.70 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.