WT13.5X47 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 13.5 | 342.9 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10 | 25.40 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.745 | 18.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.49 | 12.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 13.8 in² | 89.0 cm² |
| Weight | 47 lb/ft | 69.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 239 | 62 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 23.8 | 12.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 42.4 | 19.4 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.16 | 2.12 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.01 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 10.2 | 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 WT13.5X47 tee? 47 lb/ft (69.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT13.5X47? Sx = 23.8 in³, Zx = 42.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 12.4 in³, Zy = 19.4 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT13.5X47? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT13.5X47? Ix = 239 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 62 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.16 in and ry = 2.12 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.