W 920x420x449

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
948mm
Width (b):
423mm
Web thickness (tw):
24mm
Flange thickness (tf):
42.7mm
Radius (r):
25mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
8.788E9
Z-axis:
5.398E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
1.854E7
Z-axis:
2.552E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2.104E7
Z-axis:
3.953E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
391
Z-axis:
97
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
36120
Z-axis:
24390

Weight per meter:
449kg/m
Area (A):
57600mm²
Surface area per meter:
3.497m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
2.692E7mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
1.104E14mm⁶

Profile overview for W 920x420x449

The W 920x420x449 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 948 mm and a flange width (b) of 423 mm, supported by a 24 mm thick web and 42.7 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 57600 mm² and a linear mass of 449 kg/m, the W 920x420x449 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 8787900000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 21040000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 539800000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 920x420x449 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 36124.2 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 26920000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 110360000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.