W12x16
Wide flange from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated W310X23.8.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 305 mm | 12 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 101 mm | 3.99 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 5.59 mm | 0.22 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 6.73 mm | 0.265 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 42,900,000 mm⁴ | 103 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 280,000 mm³ | 17.1 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 329,000 mm³ | 20.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 119 mm | 4.67 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 152.5 mm | 6 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 152.5 mm | 6 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 1,170,000 mm⁴ | 2.82 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 23,100 mm³ | 1.41 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 37,000 mm³ | 2.26 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.6 mm | 0.773 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 42,900 mm⁴ | 0.103 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 2.60000e+10 mm⁶ | 96.9 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 23.8 kg/m | 16 lb/ft |