WT15X163 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16.2 | 411.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.4 | 39.12 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.05 | 52.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.14 | 29.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 48 in² | 309.7 cm² |
| Weight | 163 lb/ft | 242.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 981 | 622 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 78.8 | 81 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 143 | 126 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.52 | 3.6 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 51.2 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 361 | 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 WT15X163 tee? 163 lb/ft (242.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT15X163? Sx = 78.8 in³, Zx = 143 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 81 in³, Zy = 126 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT15X163? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT15X163? Ix = 981 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 622 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.52 in and ry = 3.6 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.