WT16.5X145.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 17.4 | 442.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.9 | 40.39 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.73 | 43.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.96 | 24.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 42.8 in² | 276.1 cm² |
| Weight | 145.5 lb/ft | 216.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1060 | 581 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 78.3 | 73.1 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 140 | 113 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.96 | 3.68 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 32.5 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 256 | 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 WT16.5X145.5 tee? 145.5 lb/ft (216.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT16.5X145.5? Sx = 78.3 in³, Zx = 140 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 73.1 in³, Zy = 113 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT16.5X145.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT16.5X145.5? Ix = 1060 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 581 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.96 in and ry = 3.68 in.
Related Pages
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