W27X217 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 28.40 | in (721.4 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 14.10 | in (358.1 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.50 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.83 | in |
| Area (A) | 63.90 | in² (412.3 cm²) |
| Weight | 217 | lb/ft (323 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 8,910 | 704 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 627 | 100 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 711 | 154 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 11.80 | 3.32 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 37.60 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 128,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 26.90 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.89 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W27X217 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W27X217 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 W27X217 beam? 217 lb/ft (323 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 8,680 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W27X217? Sx = 627 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 100 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 711 in³ and Zy = 154 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W27X217? 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 W27X217? Ix = 8910 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 704 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 11.80 in and ry = 3.32 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.