WT5X13 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.17 | 131.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 5.77 | 14.66 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.44 | 11.2 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.26 | 6.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.81 in² | 24.6 cm² |
| Weight | 13 lb/ft | 19.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7.86 | 7.05 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.91 | 2.44 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3.39 | 3.75 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.44 | 1.36 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.201 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.173 | 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 WT5X13 tee? 13 lb/ft (19.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X13? Sx = 1.91 in³, Zx = 3.39 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.44 in³, Zy = 3.75 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X13? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X13? Ix = 7.86 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 7.05 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.44 in and ry = 1.36 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.