W27×217 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.
W27×217 measures 28 3/8 in. deep with a 14 1/8 in. flange, on a 13/16 in. web and 1 1/2 in. flanges.
At 217 lb per foot it is one of the 17 W27 sizes, which run from 84 to 539 lb/ft.
For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 627 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 8910 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 711 in³.
Detailing dimensions
| Depth (d) | 28 3/8" |
|---|---|
| Flange width (bf) | 14 1/8" |
| Web thickness (tw) | 13/16" |
| Flange thickness (tf) | 1 1/2" |
| k (detailing) | 2 11/16" |
| Workable gage (g) | 5 1/2" |
Section properties
| Weight | 217 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Area (A) | 63.9 in² |
| Ix | 8910 in⁴ |
| Sx | 627 in³ |
| Zx | 711 in³ |
| rx | 11.8 in |
| Iy | 704 in⁴ |
| Sy | 100 in³ |
| Zy | 154 in³ |
| ry | 3.32 in |
| J | 37.6 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 W27×217 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.
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