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W 460x280x128

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
467mm
Width (b):
282mm
Web thickness (tw):
12.2mm
Flange thickness (tf):
19.6mm
Radius (r):
20mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
6.481E8
Z-axis:
7.336E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.776E6
Z-axis:
5.203E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.102E6
Z-axis:
7.988E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
197
Z-axis:
66
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
11050
Z-axis:
6585
Weight per meter:
128kg/m
Area (A):
16300mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.003m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
1.891E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
3.665E12mm⁶

Profile overview for W 460x280x128

The W 460x280x128 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 467 mm and a flange width (b) of 282 mm, supported by a 12.2 mm thick web and 19.6 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 16300 mm² and a linear mass of 128 kg/m, the W 460x280x128 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 648100000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 3102000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 73360000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 460x280x128 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 11054.4 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 1891000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 3665000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.