WT4X33.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 4.5 | 114.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.28 | 21.03 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.935 | 23.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.57 | 14.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 9.84 in² | 63.5 cm² |
| Weight | 33.5 lb/ft | 49.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 10.9 | 44.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3.05 | 10.7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 6.29 | 16.3 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.05 | 2.12 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.51 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 3.56 | 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 WT4X33.5 tee? 33.5 lb/ft (49.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT4X33.5? Sx = 3.05 in³, Zx = 6.29 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 10.7 in³, Zy = 16.3 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT4X33.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT4X33.5? Ix = 10.9 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 44.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.05 in and ry = 2.12 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.