W 460x150x60

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
455mm
Width (b):
153mm
Web thickness (tw):
8mm
Flange thickness (tf):
13.3mm
Radius (r):
10mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
2.548E8
Z-axis:
7.961E6
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.120E6
Z-axis:
1.040E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.284E6
Z-axis:
1.630E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
183
Z-axis:
32
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
4070
Z-axis:
3885

Weight per meter:
60kg/m
Area (A):
7610mm²
Surface area per meter:
1.489m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
3.343E5mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
3.872E11mm⁶

Profile overview for W 460x150x60

The W 460x150x60 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 455 mm and a flange width (b) of 153 mm, supported by a 8 mm thick web and 13.3 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 7610 mm² and a linear mass of 60 kg/m, the W 460x150x60 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 254800000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 1284000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 7961000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 460x150x60 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 4069.8 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 334300 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 387200000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.