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W 460x280x384

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
545mm
Width (b):
299mm
Web thickness (tw):
32.5mm
Flange thickness (tf):
58.4mm
Radius (r):
20mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
2.305E9
Z-axis:
2.615E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
8.458E6
Z-axis:
1.749E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.005E7
Z-axis:
2.730E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
216
Z-axis:
72
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
34920
Z-axis:
18490
Weight per meter:
384kg/m
Area (A):
49000mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.187m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
4.438E7mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
1.540E13mm⁶

Profile overview for W 460x280x384

The W 460x280x384 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 545 mm and a flange width (b) of 299 mm, supported by a 32.5 mm thick web and 58.4 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 49000 mm² and a linear mass of 384 kg/m, the W 460x280x384 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 2304900000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 10050000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 261500000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 460x280x384 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 34923.2 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 44380000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 15400000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.