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W 530x315x196

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
554mm
Width (b):
316mm
Web thickness (tw):
16.5mm
Flange thickness (tf):
26.3mm
Radius (r):
25mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.364E9
Z-axis:
1.386E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
4.922E6
Z-axis:
8.773E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
5.554E6
Z-axis:
1.354E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
231
Z-axis:
73
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
16620
Z-axis:
10550
Weight per meter:
196kg/m
Area (A):
25000mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.296m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
5.184E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
9.628E12mm⁶

Profile overview for W 530x315x196

The W 530x315x196 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 554 mm and a flange width (b) of 316 mm, supported by a 16.5 mm thick web and 26.3 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 25000 mm² and a linear mass of 196 kg/m, the W 530x315x196 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 1363600000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 5554000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 138600000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 530x315x196 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 16621.6 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 5184000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 9628000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.