MT6X5.4 Steel MT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.99 | 152.1 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.07 | 7.80 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.21 | 5.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.16 | 4.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.59 in² | 10.3 cm² |
| Weight | 5.4 lb/ft | 8.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6.03 | 0.506 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.46 | 0.33 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2.63 | 0.532 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.95 | 0.566 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.02 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.025 | 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 MT6X5.4 tee? 5.4 lb/ft (8.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MT6X5.4? Sx = 1.46 in³, Zx = 2.63 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.33 in³, Zy = 0.532 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MT6X5.4? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MT6X5.4? Ix = 6.03 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.506 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.95 in and ry = 0.566 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.