WT15X62 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.1 | 383.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.5 | 26.67 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.93 | 23.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.585 | 14.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 18.2 in² | 117.4 cm² |
| Weight | 62 lb/ft | 92.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 396 | 90.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 35.3 | 17.2 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 63.1 | 27 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.66 | 2.23 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.98 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 23.9 | 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 WT15X62 tee? 62 lb/ft (92.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT15X62? Sx = 35.3 in³, Zx = 63.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 17.2 in³, Zy = 27 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT15X62? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT15X62? Ix = 396 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 90.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.66 in and ry = 2.23 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.