W33X241 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 34.20 | in (868.7 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.90 | in (403.9 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.40 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.83 | in |
| Area (A) | 71.10 | in² (458.7 cm²) |
| Weight | 241 | lb/ft (359 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 14,200 | 933 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 831 | 118 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 940 | 182 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 14.10 | 3.62 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 36.20 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 251,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 32.80 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.29 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W33X241 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W33X241 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 W33X241 beam? 241 lb/ft (359 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 9,640 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W33X241? Sx = 831 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 118 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 940 in³ and Zy = 182 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W33X241? 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 W33X241? Ix = 14200 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 933 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 14.10 in and ry = 3.62 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.