WT15X178.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16.4 | 416.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.5 | 39.37 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.24 | 56.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.24 | 31.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 52.5 in² | 338.7 cm² |
| Weight | 178.5 lb/ft | 265.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1090 | 693 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 87.2 | 89.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 159 | 140 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.56 | 3.64 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 66.6 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 478 | 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 WT15X178.5 tee? 178.5 lb/ft (265.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT15X178.5? Sx = 87.2 in³, Zx = 159 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 89.6 in³, Zy = 140 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT15X178.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT15X178.5? Ix = 1090 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 693 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.56 in and ry = 3.64 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.