WT12X96 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 12.7 | 322.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 13 | 33.02 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.46 | 37.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.81 | 20.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 28.2 in² | 181.9 cm² |
| Weight | 96 lb/ft | 142.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 350 | 265 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 35.2 | 40.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 63.5 | 63.1 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.53 | 3.07 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 15.3 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 72.5 | 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 WT12X96 tee? 96 lb/ft (142.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT12X96? Sx = 35.2 in³, Zx = 63.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 40.9 in³, Zy = 63.1 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT12X96? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT12X96? Ix = 350 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 265 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.53 in and ry = 3.07 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.