W33X141 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 33.30 | in (845.8 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.50 | in (292.1 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.96 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.60 | in |
| Area (A) | 41.50 | in² (267.8 cm²) |
| Weight | 141 | lb/ft (210 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7,450 | 246 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 448 | 42.70 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 514 | 66.90 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 13.40 | 2.43 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 9.70 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 64,400 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 32.30 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.98 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W33X141 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W33X141 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 W33X141 beam? 141 lb/ft (210 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 5,640 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W33X141? Sx = 448 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 42.7 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 514 in³ and Zy = 66.9 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W33X141? 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 W33X141? Ix = 7450 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 246 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 13.40 in and ry = 2.43 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.