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W 920x420x787

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

Section geometry

W shape
Height (h):
1011mm
Width (b):
437mm
Web thickness (tw):
40.9mm
Flange thickness (tf):
73.9mm
Radius (r):
25mm

Section properties

Moment of inertia (I):mm⁴
Y-axis:
1.650E10
Z-axis:
1.033E9
Elastic section modulus (Wel):mm³
Y-axis:
3.263E7
Z-axis:
4.728E6
Plastic section modulus (Wpl):mm³
Y-axis:
3.811E7
Z-axis:
7.431E6
Radius of gyration (i):mm
Y-axis:
405
Z-axis:
101
Plastic shear area (Av):mm²
Y-axis:
64590
Z-axis:
42550
Weight per meter:
787kg/m
Area (A):
1.004E5mm²
Surface area per meter:
3.645m²/m
Torsion constant (It):
1.365E8mm⁴
Warping constant (Iw):
2.257E14mm⁶

Profile overview for W 920x420x787

The W 920x420x787 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 1011 mm and a flange width (b) of 437 mm, supported by a 40.9 mm thick web and 73.9 mm thick flanges. With a cross-sectional area of 100400 mm² and a linear mass of 787 kg/m, the W 920x420x787 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 16498600000 mm⁴ governs major deflection and serviceability limits. To calculate the ultimate bending resistance, engineers may utilize the strong-axis plastic section modulus of 38110000 mm³. For lateral stability and column buckling verifications, the weak-axis moment of inertia (Iz) provides 1033100000 mm⁴ of lateral stiffness.

Advanced analysis: For complex load cases, the W 920x420x787 provides a y-axis shear area (at strong bending axis) of 64588.6 mm² for web shear verification and a torsion constant of 136500000 mm⁴ for calculating rotational twist under eccentric loading. Additionally, a warping constant of 225650000000000 mm⁶ is available for rigorous lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) checks.