MT5X4 Steel MT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 4.98 | 126.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.69 | 6.83 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.182 | 4.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.141 | 3.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.19 in² | 7.7 cm² |
| Weight | 4 lb/ft | 6.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 3.08 | 0.296 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 0.894 | 0.22 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1.61 | 0.354 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.62 | 0.502 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.011 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.01 | 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 MT5X4 tee? 4 lb/ft (6.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MT5X4? Sx = 0.894 in³, Zx = 1.61 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.22 in³, Zy = 0.354 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MT5X4? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MT5X4? Ix = 3.08 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.296 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.62 in and ry = 0.502 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.