WT18X85 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 18.1 | 459.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12 | 30.48 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.1 | 27.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.68 | 17.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 25 in² | 161.3 cm² |
| Weight | 85 lb/ft | 126.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 786 | 160 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 58.9 | 26.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 105 | 41.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.61 | 2.53 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.51 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 63.2 | 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 WT18X85 tee? 85 lb/ft (126.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT18X85? Sx = 58.9 in³, Zx = 105 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 26.6 in³, Zy = 41.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT18X85? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT18X85? Ix = 786 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 160 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.61 in and ry = 2.53 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.