WT12X52 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.8 | 32.51 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.75 | 19.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 15.3 in² | 98.7 cm² |
| Weight | 52 lb/ft | 77.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 189 | 130 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 20 | 20.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 35.1 | 31.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.51 | 2.91 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.35 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 11.6 | 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 WT12X52 tee? 52 lb/ft (77.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT12X52? Sx = 20 in³, Zx = 35.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 20.3 in³, Zy = 31.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT12X52? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT12X52? Ix = 189 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 130 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.51 in and ry = 2.91 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.