WT16.5X159 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 17.6 | 447.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16 | 40.64 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.89 | 48.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.04 | 26.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 46.8 in² | 301.9 cm² |
| Weight | 159 lb/ft | 236.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1160 | 645 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 85.8 | 80.7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 154 | 125 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.99 | 3.71 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 42.1 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 335 | 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 WT16.5X159 tee? 159 lb/ft (236.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT16.5X159? Sx = 85.8 in³, Zx = 154 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 80.7 in³, Zy = 125 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT16.5X159? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT16.5X159? Ix = 1160 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 645 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.99 in and ry = 3.71 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.