W30×173 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.
W30×173 measures 30 1/2 in. deep with a 15 in. flange, on a 5/8 in. web and 1 1/16 in. flanges.
At 173 lb per foot it is one of the 16 W30 sizes, which run from 90 to 391 lb/ft.
For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 541 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 8230 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 607 in³.
Detailing dimensions
| Depth (d) | 30 1/2" |
|---|---|
| Flange width (bf) | 15" |
| Web thickness (tw) | 5/8" |
| Flange thickness (tf) | 1 1/16" |
| k (detailing) | 2 5/16" |
| Workable gage (g) | 5 1/2" |
Section properties
| Weight | 173 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Area (A) | 50.9 in² |
| Ix | 8230 in⁴ |
| Sx | 541 in³ |
| Zx | 607 in³ |
| rx | 12.7 in |
| Iy | 598 in⁴ |
| Sy | 79.8 in³ |
| Zy | 123 in³ |
| ry | 3.42 in |
| J | 15.6 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 W30×173 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.
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