W6x8.5 Dimensions
The steel beam dimensions for the W6x8.5 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 5.83 in. The width of the section is 3.94 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.83 in |
| Top Width | 3.94 in |
| Top Thickness | 0.195 in |
| Bottom Width | 3.94 in |
| Bottom Thickness | 0.195 in |
| Web Thickness | 0.17 in |
| Fillet Radius | 0.25 in |
W6x8.5 Section Properties
The W6x8.5 section has an area of 2.52in2. The below table outlines the W6x8.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.52 in2 | 0.03 in4 | 1.99 in4 | 14.9 in4 | 0 deg | 0 in | 0 in | 15.8 in6 | 1.56 in3 | 5.73 in3 |
Materials and Design Standards W6x8.5
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.
