WT3X10 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 3.1 | 78.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 6.02 | 15.29 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.365 | 9.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.26 | 6.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.94 in² | 19.0 cm² |
| Weight | 10 lb/ft | 14.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1.76 | 6.64 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 0.693 | 2.21 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1.29 | 3.36 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 0.774 | 1.5 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.12 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.086 | 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 WT3X10 tee? 10 lb/ft (14.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT3X10? Sx = 0.693 in³, Zx = 1.29 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.21 in³, Zy = 3.36 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT3X10? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT3X10? Ix = 1.76 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 6.64 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 0.774 in and ry = 1.5 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.