W 460x280x213

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
495mm
Width (b):
285mm
Web thickness (tw):
18.5mm
Flange thickness (tf):
33.5mm
Radius (r):
20mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.154E9
Z-axis:
1.295E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
4.664E6
Z-axis:
9.090E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
5.325E6
Z-axis:
1.401E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
205
Z-axis:
68
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
19095
Z-axis:
10220

Weight per meter:
213kg/m
Area (A):
27100mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.059m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
8.430E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
6.881E12mm⁶

Profile overview for W 460x280x213

The W 460x280x213 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 495 mm and a flange width (b) of 285 mm, supported by a 18.5 mm thick web and 33.5 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 27100 mm² and a linear mass of 213 kg/m, the W 460x280x213 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 1154400000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 5325000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 129500000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 460x280x213 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 19095 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 8430000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 6881000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.