WT13.5X51 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) | 0.83 | 21.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.515 | 13.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 15 in² | 96.8 cm² |
| Weight | 51 lb/ft | 75.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 258 | 69.6 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 25.3 | 13.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 45 | 21.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.14 | 2.15 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.63 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 12.6 | 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 WT13.5X51 tee? 51 lb/ft (75.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT13.5X51? Sx = 25.3 in³, Zx = 45 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 13.9 in³, Zy = 21.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT13.5X51? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT13.5X51? Ix = 258 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 69.6 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.14 in and ry = 2.15 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.