WT20X132 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 20 | 508.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.9 | 30.23 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.73 | 43.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.96 | 24.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 38.7 in² | 249.7 cm² |
| Weight | 132 lb/ft | 196.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1450 | 246 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 99.2 | 41.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 178 | 66 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.11 | 2.52 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 27.9 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 233 | 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 WT20X132 tee? 132 lb/ft (196.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT20X132? Sx = 99.2 in³, Zx = 178 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 41.3 in³, Zy = 66 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT20X132? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT20X132? Ix = 1450 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 246 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.11 in and ry = 2.52 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.