W24X76 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 23.90 | in (607.1 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.99 | in (228.3 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.68 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.44 | in |
| Area (A) | 22.40 | in² (144.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 76 | lb/ft (113 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2,100 | 82.50 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 176 | 18.40 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 200 | 28.60 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 9.69 | 1.92 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.68 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 11,100 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 23.20 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.33 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W24X76 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W24X76 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 W24X76 beam? 76 lb/ft (113 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 3,040 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W24X76? Sx = 176 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 18.4 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 200 in³ and Zy = 28.6 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W24X76? 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 W24X76? Ix = 2100 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 82.5 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 9.69 in and ry = 1.92 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.