W40X593 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 43 | in (1092.2 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.70 | in (424.2 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 3.23 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.79 | in |
| Area (A) | 174 | in² (1122.6 cm²) |
| Weight | 593 | lb/ft (882 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 50,400 | 2,520 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2,340 | 302 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2,760 | 481 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 17 | 3.80 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 445 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 997,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 39.80 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.63 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W40X593 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W40X593 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 W40X593 beam? 593 lb/ft (882 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 23,720 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W40X593? Sx = 2340 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 302 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 2760 in³ and Zy = 481 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W40X593? 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 W40X593? Ix = 50400 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2520 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 17 in and ry = 3.80 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.