W40x278 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the W40x278 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 40.2 in. The width of the section is 12 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 40.2 in |
| Top Width | 12 in |
| Top Thickness | 1.81 in |
| Bottom Width | 12 in |
| Bottom Thickness | 1.81 in |
| Web Thickness | 1.03 in |
| Fillet Radius | 1.18 in |
W40x278 Section Properties
The W40x278 section has an area of 82.3in2. The below table outlines the W40x278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.3 in2 | 65 in4 | 521 in4 | 20500 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 0 in | 192000 in6 | 140 in3 | 1190 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards W40x278
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.
