W8x31
W Shapes · AISC (W shapes)
The W8x31 is a 203.2 mm deep, 203.2 mm wide w shape with a mass of 46.1 kg/m, listed for United States (AISC (W shapes)).
Indicative properties - verify against the governing standard before professional use.
| Mass per metre | 46.1 kg/m31.0 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Depth | 203.2 mm8.00 in |
| Flange width | 203.2 mm8.00 in |
| Web thickness | 7.2 mm0.283 in |
| Flange thickness | 11 mm0.433 in |
| Area | 5,890 mm²9.13 in² |
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 45,785,457 mm⁴110.0 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Zₓ | 450,644 mm³27.50 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sₓ | 498,167 mm³30.40 in³ |
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Frequently asked
- How much does a W8x31 weigh?
- A W8x31 has a mass of 46.1 kg/m (31.0 lb/ft).
- What are the dimensions of a W8x31?
- A W8x31 is 203.2 mm deep and 203.2 mm wide, with a 7.2 mm web and a 11 mm flange.
- What is the section modulus of a W8x31?
- Its elastic section modulus Zₓ is 450,644 mm³ and its plastic section modulus Sₓ is 498,167 mm³, about the major (x-x) axis.