WT18X462.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 21.6 | 548.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 18.6 | 47.24 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 4.53 | 115.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 3.02 | 76.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 136 in² | 877.4 cm² |
| Weight | 462.5 lb/ft | 688.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 5130 | 2470 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 337 | 266 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 617 | 431 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.14 | 4.26 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 707 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 9680 | 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 WT18X462.5 tee? 462.5 lb/ft (688.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT18X462.5? Sx = 337 in³, Zx = 617 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 266 in³, Zy = 431 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT18X462.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT18X462.5? Ix = 5130 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2470 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.14 in and ry = 4.26 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.