W 920x420x537

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
965mm
Width (b):
425mm
Web thickness (tw):
28.4mm
Flange thickness (tf):
51.1mm
Radius (r):
25mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.070E10
Z-axis:
6.556E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.216E7
Z-axis:
3.085E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2.536E7
Z-axis:
4.799E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
395
Z-axis:
97
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
43435
Z-axis:
29040

Weight per meter:
537kg/m
Area (A):
68500mm²
Surface area per meter:
3.53m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
4.542E7mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
1.365E14mm⁶

Profile overview for W 920x420x537

The W 920x420x537 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 965 mm and a flange width (b) of 425 mm, supported by a 28.4 mm thick web and 51.1 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 68500 mm² and a linear mass of 537 kg/m, the W 920x420x537 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 10696100000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 25360000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 655600000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 920x420x537 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 43435 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 45420000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 136510000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.