W24X335 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 27.50 | in (698.5 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 13.50 | in (342.9 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.48 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.38 | in |
| Area (A) | 98.30 | in² (634.2 cm²) |
| Weight | 335 | lb/ft (498 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 11,900 | 1,030 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 864 | 152 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1,020 | 238 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 11 | 3.23 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 152 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 161,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 25 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.86 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W24X335 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W24X335 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 W24X335 beam? 335 lb/ft (498 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 13,400 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W24X335? Sx = 864 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 152 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1020 in³ and Zy = 238 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W24X335? 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 W24X335? Ix = 11900 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1030 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 11 in and ry = 3.23 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.