W36X247 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 36.70 | in (932.2 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.50 | in (419.1 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.35 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.80 | in |
| Area (A) | 72.50 | in² (467.8 cm²) |
| Weight | 247 | lb/ft (368 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 16,700 | 1,010 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 913 | 123 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1,030 | 190 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 15.20 | 3.74 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 34.70 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 316,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 35.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.42 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W36X247 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W36X247 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 W36X247 beam? 247 lb/ft (368 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 9,880 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W36X247? Sx = 913 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 123 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1030 in³ and Zy = 190 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W36X247? 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 W36X247? Ix = 16700 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1010 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 15.20 in and ry = 3.74 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.