W 460x150x68

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

Section geometry

Height (h):

459mm

Width (b):

154mm

Web thickness (t_w):

9.1mm

Flange thickness (t_f):

15.4mm

Radius (r):

10mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴

Y-axis:

2.968E8

Z-axis:

9.405E6

Elastic section modulus (W_el):mm³

Y-axis:

1.293E6

Z-axis:

1.221E5

Plastic section modulus (W_pl):mm³

Y-axis:

1.487E6

Z-axis:

1.920E5

Radius of gyration (i):mm

Y-axis:

184

Z-axis:

Plastic shear area (A_v):mm²

Y-axis:

4743

Z-axis:

4430

Weight per meter:

68kg/m

Area (A):

8710mm²

Surface area per meter:

1.499m²/m

Torsion constant (I_t):

5.080E5mm⁴

Warping constant (I_w):

4.611E11mm⁶

Profile overview for W 460x150x68

The W 460x150x68 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 459 mm and a flange width (b) of 154 mm, supported by a 9.1 mm thick web and 15.4 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 8710 mm² and a linear mass of 68 kg/m, the W 460x150x68 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 (I_y) of 296800000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 1487000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (I_z) provides 9405000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 460x150x68 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 4743.2 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 508000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 461100000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.