W18x40 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the W18x40 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 17.9 in. The width of the section is 6.02 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 17.9 in |
| Top Width | 6.02 in |
| Top Thickness | 0.525 in |
| Bottom Width | 6.02 in |
| Bottom Thickness | 0.525 in |
| Web Thickness | 0.315 in |
| Fillet Radius | 0.402 in |
W18x40 Section Properties
The W18x40 section has an area of 11.8in2. The below table outlines the W18x40 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 | 0.81 in4 | 19.1 in4 | 612 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 0 in | 1440 in6 | 10 in3 | 78.4 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards W18x40
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.
