W40×294 wide-flange beam

W40×294 weighs 294 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)40 3/8"
Flange width (bf)12"
Web thickness (tw)1 1/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 15/16"
k (detailing)3 3/16"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight294 lb/ft
Area (A)86.2 in²
Ix21900 in⁴
Sx1080 in³
Zx1270 in³
rx15.9 in
Iy562 in⁴
Sy93.5 in³
Zy150 in³
ry2.55 in
J76.6 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 W40×294 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing