WT13.5X168 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15 | 381.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 14.6 | 37.08 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.28 | 57.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.26 | 32.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 49.5 in² | 319.4 cm² |
| Weight | 168 lb/ft | 250.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 839 | 587 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 73.4 | 80.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 135 | 126 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.12 | 3.45 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 65.4 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 401 | 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 WT13.5X168 tee? 168 lb/ft (250.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT13.5X168? Sx = 73.4 in³, Zx = 135 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 80.8 in³, Zy = 126 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT13.5X168? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT13.5X168? Ix = 839 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 587 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.12 in and ry = 3.45 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.