W33X354 Steel Beam — Section Properties

Dimensions

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 35.60 in (904.2 mm)
Flange Width (bf) 16.10 in (408.9 mm)
Flange Thickness (tf) 2.09 in
Web Thickness (tw) 1.16 in
Area (A) 104 in² (671.0 cm²)
Weight 354 lb/ft (527 kg/m)

Elastic Section Properties

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 22,000 1,460 in⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 1,240 181 in³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 1,420 282 in³
Radius of Gyration (r) 14.50 3.74 in

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 115 in⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 408,000 in⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 33.50 in
Effective Radius (rts) 4.44 in

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of a W33X354 beam? 354 lb/ft (527 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 14,160 lbs.

What is the section modulus of W33X354? Sx = 1240 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 181 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1420 in³ and Zy = 282 in³.

What steel grade is standard for W33X354? 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 W33X354? Ix = 22000 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1460 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 14.50 in and ry = 3.74 in.

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