WT16.5X131.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 17.3 | 439.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.8 | 40.13 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.57 | 39.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.87 | 22.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 38.7 in² | 249.7 cm² |
| Weight | 131.5 lb/ft | 195.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 943 | 517 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 70.2 | 65.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 125 | 101 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.93 | 3.65 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 24.3 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 188 | 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 WT16.5X131.5 tee? 131.5 lb/ft (195.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT16.5X131.5? Sx = 70.2 in³, Zx = 125 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 65.5 in³, Zy = 101 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT16.5X131.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT16.5X131.5? Ix = 943 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 517 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.93 in and ry = 3.65 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.