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W 360x370x162

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
364mm
Width (b):
371mm
Web thickness (tw):
13.3mm
Flange thickness (tf):
21.8mm
Radius (r):
20mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
5.189E8
Z-axis:
1.856E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.851E6
Z-axis:
1.000E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.162E6
Z-axis:
1.518E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
158
Z-axis:
94
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
16180
Z-axis:
5766
Weight per meter:
162kg/m
Area (A):
20600mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.151m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
3.066E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
5.431E12mm⁶

Profile overview for W 360x370x162

The W 360x370x162 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 364 mm and a flange width (b) of 371 mm, supported by a 13.3 mm thick web and 21.8 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 20600 mm² and a linear mass of 162 kg/m, the W 360x370x162 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 518900000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 3162000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 185600000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 360x370x162 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 16175.6 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 3066000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 5431000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.