W8X67 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9 | in (228.6 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.28 | in (210.3 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.94 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.57 | in |
| Area (A) | 19.70 | in² (127.1 cm²) |
| Weight | 67 | lb/ft (100 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 272 | 88.60 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 60.40 | 21.40 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 70.10 | 32.70 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.72 | 2.12 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 5.05 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1,440 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 8.07 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.43 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W8X67 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W8X67 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 W8X67 beam? 67 lb/ft (100 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 2,680 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W8X67? Sx = 60.4 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 21.4 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 70.1 in³ and Zy = 32.7 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W8X67? 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 W8X67? Ix = 272 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 88.6 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.72 in and ry = 2.12 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.