W27x178
W Shapes · AISC (W shapes)
The W27x178 is a 706.1 mm deep, 358.1 mm wide w shape with a mass of 264.9 kg/m, listed for United States (AISC (W shapes)).
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| Mass per metre | 264.9 kg/m178.0 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Depth | 706.1 mm27.80 in |
| Flange width | 358.1 mm14.10 in |
| Web thickness | 18.4 mm0.724 in |
| Flange thickness | 30.2 mm1.189 in |
| Area | 33,871 mm²52.50 in² |
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 2,921,944,608 mm⁴7020.0 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Zₓ | 8,275,467 mm³505.00 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sₓ | 9,340,626 mm³570.00 in³ |
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Frequently asked
- How much does a W27x178 weigh?
- A W27x178 has a mass of 264.9 kg/m (178.0 lb/ft).
- What are the dimensions of a W27x178?
- A W27x178 is 706.1 mm deep and 358.1 mm wide, with a 18.4 mm web and a 30.2 mm flange.
- What is the section modulus of a W27x178?
- Its elastic section modulus Zₓ is 8,275,467 mm³ and its plastic section modulus Sₓ is 9,340,626 mm³, about the major (x-x) axis.