W33×169 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.
W33×169 measures 33 7/8 in. deep with a 11 1/2 in. flange, on a 11/16 in. web and 1 1/4 in. flanges.
At 169 lb per foot it is one of the 13 W33 sizes, which run from 118 to 387 lb/ft.
For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 549 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 9290 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 629 in³.
Detailing dimensions
| Depth (d) | 33 7/8" |
|---|---|
| Flange width (bf) | 11 1/2" |
| Web thickness (tw) | 11/16" |
| Flange thickness (tf) | 1 1/4" |
| k (detailing) | 2 7/16" |
| Workable gage (g) | 5 1/2" |
Section properties
| Weight | 169 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Area (A) | 49.5 in² |
| Ix | 9290 in⁴ |
| Sx | 549 in³ |
| Zx | 629 in³ |
| rx | 13.7 in |
| Iy | 310 in⁴ |
| Sy | 53.9 in³ |
| Zy | 84.4 in³ |
| ry | 2.5 in |
| J | 17.7 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 W33×169 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.
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