W18x55 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the W18x55 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 18.1 in. The width of the section is 7.53 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 18.1 in |
| Top Width | 7.53 in |
| Top Thickness | 0.63 in |
| Bottom Width | 7.53 in |
| Bottom Thickness | 0.63 in |
| Web Thickness | 0.39 in |
| Fillet Radius | 0.4 in |
W18x55 Section Properties
The W18x55 section has an area of 16.2in2. The below table outlines the W18x55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.2 in2 | 1.66 in4 | 44.9 in4 | 890 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 0 in | 3430 in6 | 18.5 in3 | 112 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards W18x55
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.
