WT10.5X50.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10.7 | 271.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.3 | 31.24 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.8 | 20.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.9 in² | 96.1 cm² |
| Weight | 50.5 lb/ft | 75.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 135 | 124 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 15.8 | 20.2 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 27.9 | 30.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.01 | 2.89 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.6 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 10.4 | 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 WT10.5X50.5 tee? 50.5 lb/ft (75.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT10.5X50.5? Sx = 15.8 in³, Zx = 27.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 20.2 in³, Zy = 30.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT10.5X50.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT10.5X50.5? Ix = 135 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 124 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.01 in and ry = 2.89 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.