WT16.5X76 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16.7 | 424.2 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.6 | 29.46 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.06 | 26.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.635 | 16.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 22.5 in² | 145.2 cm² |
| Weight | 76 lb/ft | 113.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 592 | 136 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 47.4 | 23.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 84.5 | 36.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.14 | 2.47 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 6.16 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 43 | 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 WT16.5X76 tee? 76 lb/ft (113.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT16.5X76? Sx = 47.4 in³, Zx = 84.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 23.6 in³, Zy = 36.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT16.5X76? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT16.5X76? Ix = 592 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 136 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.14 in and ry = 2.47 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.