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
- 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 MT5X4.5 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.
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.