W18x50
Wide flange from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated W460X74.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 457 mm | 18 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 191 mm | 7.5 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 9.02 mm | 0.355 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 14.5 mm | 0.57 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 333,000,000 mm⁴ | 800 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 1,460,000 mm³ | 88.9 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 1,660,000 mm³ | 101 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 187 mm | 7.38 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 228.5 mm | 9 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 228.5 mm | 9 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 16,700,000 mm⁴ | 40.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 175,000 mm³ | 10.7 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 272,000 mm³ | 16.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 41.9 mm | 1.65 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 516,000 mm⁴ | 1.24 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 8.16000e+11 mm⁶ | 3,040 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 74 kg/m | 50 lb/ft |