W33X169 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 33.80 | in (858.5 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.50 | in (292.1 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.22 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.67 | in |
| Area (A) | 49.50 | in² (319.4 cm²) |
| Weight | 169 | lb/ft (251 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 9,290 | 310 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 549 | 53.90 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 629 | 84.40 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 13.70 | 2.50 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 17.70 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 82,400 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 32.60 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.03 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W33X169 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W33X169 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 W33X169 beam? 169 lb/ft (251 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 6,760 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W33X169? Sx = 549 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 53.9 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 629 in³ and Zy = 84.4 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W33X169? 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 W33X169? Ix = 9290 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 310 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 13.70 in and ry = 2.50 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.