WT16.5X65 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16.5 | 419.1 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.5 | 29.21 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.855 | 21.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.58 | 14.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 19.1 in² | 123.2 cm² |
| Weight | 65 lb/ft | 96.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 513 | 109 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 42.1 | 18.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 75.6 | 29.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.18 | 2.38 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.67 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 29.3 | 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 WT16.5X65 tee? 65 lb/ft (96.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT16.5X65? Sx = 42.1 in³, Zx = 75.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 18.9 in³, Zy = 29.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT16.5X65? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT16.5X65? Ix = 513 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 109 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.18 in and ry = 2.38 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.