W 360x250x101

Production class: hot rolled (ASTM A 6/A 6M)

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
357mm
Width (b):
255mm
Web thickness (tw):
10.5mm
Flange thickness (tf):
18.3mm
Radius (r):
15mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
3.014E8
Z-axis:
5.061E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.688E6
Z-axis:
3.970E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.880E6
Z-axis:
6.054E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
152
Z-axis:
62
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
9333
Z-axis:
4298

Weight per meter:
101kg/m
Area (A):
12900mm²
Surface area per meter:
1.687m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
1.253E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
1.450E12mm⁶

Profile overview for W 360x250x101

The W 360x250x101 is a structural steel cross-section utilized in commercial construction, industrial framing, and mechanical engineering. Manufactured as a hot rolled section, it complies with ASTM A 6/A 6M dimensional standards, ensuring predictability in detailing and fabrication.Access to its exact geometric and statical properties is essential for 3D modeling and structural verification.

Geometry: This open profile features a total depth (h) of 357 mm and a flange width (b) of 255 mm, supported by a 10.5 mm thick web and 18.3 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 12900 mm² and a linear mass of 101 kg/m, the W 360x250x101 offers a distinct stiffness-to-weight ratio for both column (axial) and beam applications.

Section properties: For design of bending, the major and minor axis properties dictate the member's structural capacity. The strong-axis moment of inertia (Iy) of 301400000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 1880000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 50610000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 360x250x101 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 9333 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 1253000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 1450000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.