MT6X5.9 Steel MT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.07 | 7.80 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.225 | 5.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.177 | 4.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.74 in² | 11.2 cm² |
| Weight | 5.9 lb/ft | 8.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6.61 | 0.543 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.61 | 0.354 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2.89 | 0.575 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.96 | 0.561 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.025 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.034 | 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 MT6X5.9 tee? 5.9 lb/ft (8.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MT6X5.9? Sx = 1.61 in³, Zx = 2.89 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.354 in³, Zy = 0.575 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MT6X5.9? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MT6X5.9? Ix = 6.61 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.543 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.96 in and ry = 0.561 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.