W 690x360x217

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
695mm
Width (b):
355mm
Web thickness (tw):
15.4mm
Flange thickness (tf):
24.8mm
Radius (r):
20mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
2.358E9
Z-axis:
1.851E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
6.785E6
Z-axis:
1.043E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
7.613E6
Z-axis:
1.605E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
290
Z-axis:
81
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
17608
Z-axis:
11650

Weight per meter:
217kg/m
Area (A):
27700mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.745m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
4.715E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
2.076E13mm⁶

Profile overview for W 690x360x217

The W 690x360x217 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 695 mm and a flange width (b) of 355 mm, supported by a 15.4 mm thick web and 24.8 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 27700 mm² and a linear mass of 217 kg/m, the W 690x360x217 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 2357900000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 7613000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 185100000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 690x360x217 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 17608 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 4715000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 20760000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.