W40×235 wide-flange beam

W40×235 weighs 235 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)39 3/4"
Flange width (bf)11 7/8"
Web thickness (tw)13/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 9/16"
k (detailing)2 7/8"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight235 lb/ft
Area (A)69.1 in²
Ix17400 in⁴
Sx875 in³
Zx1010 in³
rx15.9 in
Iy444 in⁴
Sy74.6 in³
Zy118 in³
ry2.54 in
J41.3 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 W40×235 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing