WT15X86.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.2 | 386.1 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15 | 38.10 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.07 | 27.2 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.655 | 16.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 25.4 in² | 163.9 cm² |
| Weight | 86.5 lb/ft | 128.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 497 | 299 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 41.7 | 39.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 73.5 | 61.4 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.42 | 3.42 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.78 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 53 | 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 WT15X86.5 tee? 86.5 lb/ft (128.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT15X86.5? Sx = 41.7 in³, Zx = 73.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 39.9 in³, Zy = 61.4 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT15X86.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT15X86.5? Ix = 497 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 299 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.42 in and ry = 3.42 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.