WT15X146 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.3 | 38.86 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.85 | 47.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.02 | 25.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 43 in² | 277.4 cm² |
| Weight | 146 lb/ft | 217.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 861 | 549 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 69.6 | 71.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 125 | 111 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.48 | 3.58 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 37.5 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 257 | 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 WT15X146 tee? 146 lb/ft (217.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT15X146? Sx = 69.6 in³, Zx = 125 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 71.9 in³, Zy = 111 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT15X146? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT15X146? Ix = 861 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 549 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.48 in and ry = 3.58 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.