W36X853 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 43.10 | in (1094.7 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 18.20 | in (462.3 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 4.53 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 2.52 | in |
| Area (A) | 251 | in² (1619.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 853 | lb/ft (1269 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 70,000 | 4,600 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3,250 | 505 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3,920 | 805 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 16.70 | 4.28 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1,240 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1,710,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 38.60 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 5.22 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W36X853 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W36X853 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 W36X853 beam? 853 lb/ft (1269 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 34,120 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W36X853? Sx = 3250 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 505 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 3920 in³ and Zy = 805 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W36X853? 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 W36X853? Ix = 70000 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4600 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 16.70 in and ry = 4.28 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.