W 530x315x272

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

Section geometry

Height (h):

577mm

Width (b):

317mm

Web thickness (t_w):

21.1mm

Flange thickness (t_f):

37.6mm

Radius (r):

25mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴

Y-axis:

1.991E9

Z-axis:

2.001E8

Elastic section modulus (W_el):mm³

Y-axis:

6.902E6

Z-axis:

1.262E6

Plastic section modulus (W_pl):mm³

Y-axis:

7.889E6

Z-axis:

1.953E6

Radius of gyration (i):mm

Y-axis:

238

Z-axis:

Plastic shear area (A_v):mm²

Y-axis:

23840

Z-axis:

13790

Weight per meter:

272kg/m

Area (A):

34600mm²

Surface area per meter:

2.337m²/m

Torsion constant (I_t):

1.367E7mm⁴

Warping constant (I_w):

1.452E13mm⁶

Profile overview for W 530x315x272

The W 530x315x272 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 577 mm and a flange width (b) of 317 mm, supported by a 21.1 mm thick web and 37.6 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 34600 mm² and a linear mass of 272 kg/m, the W 530x315x272 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 (I_y) of 1991200000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 7889000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (I_z) provides 200100000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 530x315x272 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 23838.4 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 13670000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 14520000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.