W12x72 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the W12x72 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 12.3 in. The width of the section is 12 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.3 in |
| Top Width | 12 in |
| Top Thickness | 0.67 in |
| Bottom Width | 12 in |
| Bottom Thickness | 0.67 in |
| Web Thickness | 0.43 in |
| Fillet Radius | 0.6 in |
W12x72 Section Properties
The W12x72 section has an area of 21.1in2. The below table outlines the W12x72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1 in2 | 2.93 in4 | 195 in4 | 597 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 0 in | 6540 in6 | 49.2 in3 | 108 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards W12x72
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.
