W24X94 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 24.30 | in (617.2 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 9.07 | in (230.4 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.88 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.52 | in |
| Area (A) | 27.70 | in² (178.7 cm²) |
| Weight | 94 | lb/ft (140 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2,700 | 109 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 222 | 24 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 254 | 37.50 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 9.87 | 1.98 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 5.26 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 15,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 23.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.40 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W24X94 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W24X94 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 W24X94 beam? 94 lb/ft (140 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 3,760 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W24X94? Sx = 222 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 24 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 254 in³ and Zy = 37.5 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W24X94? 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 W24X94? Ix = 2700 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 109 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 9.87 in and ry = 1.98 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.