W16x40 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the W16x40 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 16 in. The width of the section is 7 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16 in |
| Top Width | 7 in |
| Top Thickness | 0.505 in |
| Bottom Width | 7 in |
| Bottom Thickness | 0.505 in |
| Web Thickness | 0.305 in |
| Fillet Radius | 0.402 in |
W16x40 Section Properties
The W16x40 section has an area of 11.8in2. The below table outlines the W16x40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.8 in2 | 0.79 in4 | 28.9 in4 | 518 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 0 in | 1730 in6 | 12.7 in3 | 73 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards W16x40
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.
