W27X194 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 28.10 | in (713.7 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 14 | in (355.6 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.34 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.75 | in |
| Area (A) | 57.10 | in² (368.4 cm²) |
| Weight | 194 | lb/ft (289 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7,860 | 619 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 559 | 88.10 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 631 | 136 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 11.70 | 3.29 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 27.10 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 111,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 26.80 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.85 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W27X194 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W27X194 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 W27X194 beam? 194 lb/ft (289 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 7,760 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W27X194? Sx = 559 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 88.1 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 631 in³ and Zy = 136 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W27X194? 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 W27X194? Ix = 7860 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 619 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 11.70 in and ry = 3.29 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.