W18X283 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 21.90 | in (556.3 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.90 | in (302.3 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.50 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.40 | in |
| Area (A) | 83.30 | in² (537.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 283 | lb/ft (421 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6,170 | 704 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 565 | 118 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 676 | 185 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.61 | 2.91 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 134 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 65,900 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 19.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.47 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W18X283 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W18X283 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 W18X283 beam? 283 lb/ft (421 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 11,320 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W18X283? Sx = 565 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 118 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 676 in³ and Zy = 185 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W18X283? 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 W18X283? Ix = 6170 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 704 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.61 in and ry = 2.91 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.