S15×42.9 standard beam

S15×42.9 weighs 42.9 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)15"
Flange width (bf)5 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)7/16"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 3/8"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight42.9 lb/ft
Area (A)12.6 in²
Ix446 in⁴
Sx59.4 in³
Zx69.2 in³
rx5.95 in
Iy14.3 in⁴
Sy5.19 in³
Zy9.08 in³
ry1.06 in
J1.54 in⁴

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 S15×42.9 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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