W14×550 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.
W14×550 measures 20 1/4 in. deep with a 17 1/4 in. flange, on a 2 3/8 in. web and 3 13/16 in. flanges.
At 550 lb per foot it is one of the 38 W14 sizes, which run from 22 to 873 lb/ft.
For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 931 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 9430 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1180 in³.
Detailing dimensions
| Depth (d) | 20 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Flange width (bf) | 17 1/4" |
| Web thickness (tw) | 2 3/8" |
| Flange thickness (tf) | 3 13/16" |
| k (detailing) | 5 1/8" |
| Workable gage (g) | 7 1/2" |
Section properties
| Weight | 550 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Area (A) | 162 in² |
| Ix | 9430 in⁴ |
| Sx | 931 in³ |
| Zx | 1180 in³ |
| rx | 7.63 in |
| Iy | 3250 in⁴ |
| Sy | 378 in³ |
| Zy | 583 in³ |
| ry | 4.49 in |
| J | 669 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 W14×550 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.
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