WT20X196 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 20.8 | 528.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.4 | 31.50 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.52 | 64.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.42 | 36.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 57.8 in² | 372.9 cm² |
| Weight | 196 lb/ft | 291.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2270 | 401 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 153 | 64.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 275 | 106 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.27 | 2.64 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 85.4 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 796 | 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 WT20X196 tee? 196 lb/ft (291.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT20X196? Sx = 153 in³, Zx = 275 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 64.9 in³, Zy = 106 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT20X196? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT20X196? Ix = 2270 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 401 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.27 in and ry = 2.64 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.