WT13.5X42 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 13.4 | 340.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10 | 25.40 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.64 | 16.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.46 | 11.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 12.4 in² | 80.0 cm² |
| Weight | 42 lb/ft | 62.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 216 | 52.8 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 21.9 | 10.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 39.2 | 16.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.18 | 2.07 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.4 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 7.79 | 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 WT13.5X42 tee? 42 lb/ft (62.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT13.5X42? Sx = 21.9 in³, Zx = 39.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 10.6 in³, Zy = 16.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT13.5X42? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT13.5X42? Ix = 216 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 52.8 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.18 in and ry = 2.07 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.