W24X104 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 24.10 | in (612.1 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.80 | in (325.1 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.75 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.50 | in |
| Area (A) | 30.70 | in² (198.1 cm²) |
| Weight | 104 | lb/ft (155 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 3,100 | 259 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 258 | 40.70 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 289 | 62.40 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 10.10 | 2.91 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 4.72 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 35,200 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 23.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.42 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W24X104 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W24X104 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 W24X104 beam? 104 lb/ft (155 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 4,160 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W24X104? Sx = 258 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 40.7 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 289 in³ and Zy = 62.4 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W24X104? 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 W24X104? Ix = 3100 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 259 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 10.10 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.