WT16.5X100.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16.8 | 426.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.7 | 39.88 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.15 | 29.2 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.715 | 18.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 29.7 in² | 191.6 cm² |
| Weight | 100.5 lb/ft | 149.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 725 | 375 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 55.5 | 47.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 97.8 | 73.3 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.95 | 3.56 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 10.4 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 84.9 | 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 WT16.5X100.5 tee? 100.5 lb/ft (149.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT16.5X100.5? Sx = 55.5 in³, Zx = 97.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 47.6 in³, Zy = 73.3 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT16.5X100.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT16.5X100.5? Ix = 725 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 375 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.95 in and ry = 3.56 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.