WT2.5X8 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 2.51 | 63.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 5 | 12.70 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.36 | 9.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.24 | 6.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.35 in² | 15.2 cm² |
| Weight | 8 lb/ft | 11.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 0.845 | 3.75 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 0.413 | 1.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 0.801 | 2.28 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 0.599 | 1.26 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.096 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.045 | 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 WT2.5X8 tee? 8 lb/ft (11.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT2.5X8? Sx = 0.413 in³, Zx = 0.801 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.5 in³, Zy = 2.28 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT2.5X8? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT2.5X8? Ix = 0.845 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3.75 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 0.599 in and ry = 1.26 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.