WT18X97 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 18.2 | 462.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.1 | 30.73 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.26 | 32.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.765 | 19.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 28.5 in² | 183.9 cm² |
| Weight | 97 lb/ft | 144.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 901 | 187 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 67 | 30.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 120 | 48.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.62 | 2.56 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 11.1 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 92.7 | 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 WT18X97 tee? 97 lb/ft (144.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT18X97? Sx = 67 in³, Zx = 120 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 30.9 in³, Zy = 48.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT18X97? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT18X97? Ix = 901 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 187 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.62 in and ry = 2.56 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.