W36X529 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 39.80 | in (1010.9 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 17.20 | in (436.9 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.91 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.61 | in |
| Area (A) | 156 | in² (1006.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 529 | lb/ft (787 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 39,600 | 2,490 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1,990 | 289 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2,330 | 454 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 16 | 4 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 327 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 846,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 36.90 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.80 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W36X529 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W36X529 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 W36X529 beam? 529 lb/ft (787 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 21,160 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W36X529? Sx = 1990 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 289 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 2330 in³ and Zy = 454 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W36X529? 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 W36X529? Ix = 39600 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2490 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 16 in and ry = 4 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.