W12×79 wide-flange beam
Detailing dimensions and section properties from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.
W12×79 measures 12 3/8 in. deep with a 12 1/8 in. flange, on a 1/2 in. web and 3/4 in. flanges.
At 79 lb per foot it is one of the 29 W12 sizes, which run from 14 to 336 lb/ft.
For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 107 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 662 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 119 in³.
Detailing dimensions
| Depth (d) | 12 3/8" |
|---|---|
| Flange width (bf) | 12 1/8" |
| Web thickness (tw) | 1/2" |
| Flange thickness (tf) | 3/4" |
| k (detailing) | 1 5/8" |
| Workable gage (g) | 5 1/2" |
Section properties
| Weight | 79 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Area (A) | 23.2 in² |
| Ix | 662 in⁴ |
| Sx | 107 in³ |
| Zx | 119 in³ |
| rx | 5.34 in |
| Iy | 216 in⁴ |
| Sy | 35.8 in³ |
| Zy | 54.3 in³ |
| ry | 3.05 in |
| J | 3.84 in⁴ |
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Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need W12×79 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.
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