WT5X11 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.09 | 129.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 5.75 | 14.61 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.36 | 9.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.24 | 6.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.24 in² | 20.9 cm² |
| Weight | 11 lb/ft | 16.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6.88 | 5.71 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.72 | 1.99 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3.02 | 3.05 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.46 | 1.33 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.119 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.107 | 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 WT5X11 tee? 11 lb/ft (16.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X11? Sx = 1.72 in³, Zx = 3.02 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.99 in³, Zy = 3.05 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X11? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X11? Ix = 6.88 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 5.71 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.46 in and ry = 1.33 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.