W 840x295x210

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
846mm
Width (b):
293mm
Web thickness (tw):
15.4mm
Flange thickness (tf):
24.4mm
Radius (r):
20mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
3.117E9
Z-axis:
1.025E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
7.369E6
Z-axis:
7.002E5
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
8.455E6
Z-axis:
1.098E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
340
Z-axis:
61
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
14300
Z-axis:
13970

Weight per meter:
210kg/m
Area (A):
26800mm²
Surface area per meter:
2.799m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
4.127E6mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
1.726E13mm⁶

Profile overview for W 840x295x210

The W 840x295x210 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 846 mm and a flange width (b) of 293 mm, supported by a 15.4 mm thick web and 24.4 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 26800 mm² and a linear mass of 210 kg/m, the W 840x295x210 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 3117100000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 8455000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 102500000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 840x295x210 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 14298.4 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 4127000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 17260000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.