MT2.5X9.45 Steel MT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 2.5 | 63.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 5 | 12.70 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.416 | 10.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.316 | 8.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.78 in² | 17.9 cm² |
| Weight | 9.45 lb/ft | 14.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1.05 | 4.35 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 0.528 | 1.74 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1.03 | 2.66 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 0.617 | 1.26 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.156 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.073 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a MT2.5X9.45 tee? 9.45 lb/ft (14.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MT2.5X9.45? Sx = 0.528 in³, Zx = 1.03 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.74 in³, Zy = 2.66 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MT2.5X9.45? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MT2.5X9.45? Ix = 1.05 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4.35 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 0.617 in and ry = 1.26 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.