W12x79
Wide flange from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated W310X117.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 315 mm | 12.4 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 307 mm | 12.1 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 11.9 mm | 0.47 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 18.7 mm | 0.735 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 276,000,000 mm⁴ | 662 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 1,750,000 mm³ | 107 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 1,950,000 mm³ | 119 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 136 mm | 5.34 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 157.5 mm | 6.2 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 157.5 mm | 6.2 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 89,900,000 mm⁴ | 216 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 587,000 mm³ | 35.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 890,000 mm³ | 54.3 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 77.5 mm | 3.05 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,600,000 mm⁴ | 3.84 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 1.97000e+12 mm⁶ | 7,330 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 117 kg/m | 79 lb/ft |