W 920x420x344

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
927mm
Width (b):
418mm
Web thickness (tw):
19.3mm
Flange thickness (tf):
32mm
Radius (r):
25mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
6.491E9
Z-axis:
3.901E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.400E7
Z-axis:
1.866E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
1.579E7
Z-axis:
2.884E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
384
Z-axis:
94
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
26752
Z-axis:
19410

Weight per meter:
344kg/m
Area (A):
43900mm²
Surface area per meter:
3.444m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
1.198E7mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
7.800E13mm⁶

Profile overview for W 920x420x344

The W 920x420x344 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 927 mm and a flange width (b) of 418 mm, supported by a 19.3 mm thick web and 32 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 43900 mm² and a linear mass of 344 kg/m, the W 920x420x344 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 6490600000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 15790000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 390100000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 920x420x344 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 26752 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 11980000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 78000000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.