WT5X24.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 4.99 | 126.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10 | 25.40 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.56 | 14.2 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.34 | 8.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.21 in² | 46.5 cm² |
| Weight | 24.5 lb/ft | 36.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 10 | 46.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.39 | 9.34 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 4.52 | 14.1 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.18 | 2.54 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.693 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1.33 | 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 WT5X24.5 tee? 24.5 lb/ft (36.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X24.5? Sx = 2.39 in³, Zx = 4.52 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 9.34 in³, Zy = 14.1 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X24.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X24.5? Ix = 10 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 46.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.18 in and ry = 2.54 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.