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W 530x315x332

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
593mm
Width (b):
322mm
Web thickness (tw):
25.4mm
Flange thickness (tf):
45.5mm
Radius (r):
25mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
2.501E9
Z-axis:
2.540E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
8.435E6
Z-axis:
1.577E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
9.753E6
Z-axis:
2.449E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
242
Z-axis:
77
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
29302
Z-axis:
16710
Weight per meter:
332kg/m
Area (A):
42300mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.38m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
2.399E7mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
1.897E13mm⁶

Profile overview for W 530x315x332

The W 530x315x332 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 593 mm and a flange width (b) of 322 mm, supported by a 25.4 mm thick web and 45.5 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 42300 mm² and a linear mass of 332 kg/m, the W 530x315x332 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 2501000000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 9753000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 254000000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 530x315x332 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 29302 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 23990000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 18970000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.