MT5X4.5 Steel MT-shape — Section Properties

Dimensions

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 5 127.0 mm
Flange Width (bf) 2.69 6.83 cm
Flange Thickness (tf) 0.206 5.2 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 0.157 4.0 mm
Area (A) 1.33 in² 8.6 cm²
Weight 4.5 lb/ft 6.7 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 3.47 0.336 in⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 1 0.25 in³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 1.81 0.403 in³
Radius of Gyration (r) 1.62 0.505 in

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 0.016 in⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 0.014 in⁶

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of a MT5X4.5 tee? 4.5 lb/ft (6.7 kg/m).

What is the section modulus of MT5X4.5? Sx = 1 in³, Zx = 1.81 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.25 in³, Zy = 0.403 in³ (weak axis).

What steel grade is standard for MT5X4.5? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.

What is the moment of inertia of MT5X4.5? Ix = 3.47 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.336 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.62 in and ry = 0.505 in.

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