W12x50
Wide flange from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated W310X74.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 310 mm | 12.2 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 205 mm | 8.08 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 9.4 mm | 0.37 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 16.3 mm | 0.64 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 163,000,000 mm⁴ | 391 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 1,050,000 mm³ | 64.2 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 1,180,000 mm³ | 71.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 132 mm | 5.18 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 155 mm | 6.1 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 155 mm | 6.1 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 23,400,000 mm⁴ | 56.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 228,000 mm³ | 13.9 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 349,000 mm³ | 21.3 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 49.8 mm | 1.96 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 712,000 mm⁴ | 1.71 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 5.05000e+11 mm⁶ | 1,880 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 74 kg/m | 50 lb/ft |