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W 530x210x101

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
537mm
Width (b):
210mm
Web thickness (tw):
10.9mm
Flange thickness (tf):
17.4mm
Radius (r):
13mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
6.174E8
Z-axis:
2.692E7
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.299E6
Z-axis:
2.564E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2.621E6
Z-axis:
3.997E5
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
218
Z-axis:
45
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
7308
Z-axis:
6261
Weight per meter:
101kg/m
Area (A):
12900mm²
Surface area per meter:
1.87m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
1.020E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
1.812E12mm⁶

Profile overview for W 530x210x101

The W 530x210x101 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 537 mm and a flange width (b) of 210 mm, supported by a 10.9 mm thick web and 17.4 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 12900 mm² and a linear mass of 101 kg/m, the W 530x210x101 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 617400000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 2621000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 26920000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 530x210x101 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 7308 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 1020000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 1812000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.