WT5X16.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 4.87 | 123.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 7.96 | 20.22 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.435 | 11.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.29 | 7.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 4.85 in² | 31.3 cm² |
| Weight | 16.5 lb/ft | 24.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7.71 | 18.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.93 | 4.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3.48 | 7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.26 | 1.94 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.291 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.356 | 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 WT5X16.5 tee? 16.5 lb/ft (24.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X16.5? Sx = 1.93 in³, Zx = 3.48 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 4.6 in³, Zy = 7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X16.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X16.5? Ix = 7.71 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 18.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.26 in and ry = 1.94 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.