W36X802 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 42.60 | in (1082.0 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 18 | in (457.2 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 4.29 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 2.38 | in |
| Area (A) | 236 | in² (1522.7 cm²) |
| Weight | 802 | lb/ft (1193 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 64,800 | 4,210 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3,040 | 468 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3,660 | 744 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 16.60 | 4.22 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1,050 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1,540,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 38.30 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 5.15 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W36X802 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W36X802 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 W36X802 beam? 802 lb/ft (1193 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 32,080 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W36X802? Sx = 3040 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 468 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 3660 in³ and Zy = 744 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W36X802? 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 W36X802? Ix = 64800 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4210 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 16.60 in and ry = 4.22 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.