WT15X58 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15 | 381.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.5 | 26.67 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.85 | 21.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.565 | 14.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 17.1 in² | 110.3 cm² |
| Weight | 58 lb/ft | 86.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 373 | 82.1 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 33.7 | 15.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 60.4 | 24.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.67 | 2.19 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.21 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 20.5 | 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 WT15X58 tee? 58 lb/ft (86.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT15X58? Sx = 33.7 in³, Zx = 60.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 15.6 in³, Zy = 24.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT15X58? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT15X58? Ix = 373 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 82.1 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.67 in and ry = 2.19 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.