W12x40 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the W12x40 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 11.9 in. The width of the section is 8.01 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.9 in |
| Top Width | 8.01 in |
| Top Thickness | 0.515 in |
| Bottom Width | 8.01 in |
| Bottom Thickness | 0.515 in |
| Web Thickness | 0.295 in |
| Fillet Radius | 0.505 in |
W12x40 Section Properties
The W12x40 section has an area of 11.7in2. The below table outlines the W12x40 section properties including the torsion constant as well as moment of inertia and plastic modulus properties.
| A | J | Iyp | Izp | Alpha | Cy | Cz | Iw | Plastic Mod Yp | Plastic Mod Xp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.7 in2 | 0.91 in4 | 44.1 in4 | 307 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 0 in | 1440 in6 | 16.8 in3 | 57 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards W12x40
This section is typically designed using the design standard AISC 360-16 LRFD and is manufactured using a hot rolled process as it is a steel section.
