WT12X185 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 14 | 355.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 13.7 | 34.80 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.72 | 69.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.52 | 38.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 54.5 in² | 351.6 cm² |
| Weight | 185 lb/ft | 275.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 779 | 581 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 74.7 | 85.1 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 140 | 133 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.78 | 3.27 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 100 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 553 | 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 WT12X185 tee? 185 lb/ft (275.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT12X185? Sx = 74.7 in³, Zx = 140 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 85.1 in³, Zy = 133 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT12X185? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT12X185? Ix = 779 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 581 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.78 in and ry = 3.27 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.