W27×281 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.
W27×281 measures 29 1/4 in. deep with a 14 3/8 in. flange, on a 1 1/16 in. web and 1 15/16 in. flanges.
At 281 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 = 814 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 11900 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 936 in³.
Detailing dimensions
| Depth (d) | 29 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Flange width (bf) | 14 3/8" |
| Web thickness (tw) | 1 1/16" |
| Flange thickness (tf) | 1 15/16" |
| k (detailing) | 3 1/8" |
| Workable gage (g) | 5 1/2" |
Section properties
| Weight | 281 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Area (A) | 83.1 in² |
| Ix | 11900 in⁴ |
| Sx | 814 in³ |
| Zx | 936 in³ |
| rx | 12 in |
| Iy | 953 in⁴ |
| Sy | 133 in³ |
| Zy | 206 in³ |
| ry | 3.39 in |
| J | 79.5 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 W27×281 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.
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