W 920x420x588

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
975mm
Width (b):
427mm
Web thickness (tw):
31mm
Flange thickness (tf):
55.9mm
Radius (r):
25mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.185E10
Z-axis:
7.277E8
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
2.431E7
Z-axis:
3.408E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
2.794E7
Z-axis:
5.314E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
397
Z-axis:
98
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
47740
Z-axis:
31820

Weight per meter:
588kg/m
Area (A):
75000mm²
Surface area per meter:
3.553m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
5.923E7mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
1.532E14mm⁶

Profile overview for W 920x420x588

The W 920x420x588 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 975 mm and a flange width (b) of 427 mm, supported by a 31 mm thick web and 55.9 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 75000 mm² and a linear mass of 588 kg/m, the W 920x420x588 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 11853100000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 27940000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 727700000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 920x420x588 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 47738.6 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 59230000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 153180000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.