WT5X27 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.05 | 128.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10 | 25.40 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.615 | 15.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.37 | 9.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.9 in² | 51.0 cm² |
| Weight | 27 lb/ft | 40.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 11.1 | 51.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.64 | 10.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.05 | 15.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.19 | 2.56 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.909 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1.78 | 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 WT5X27 tee? 27 lb/ft (40.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X27? Sx = 2.64 in³, Zx = 5.05 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 10.3 in³, Zy = 15.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X27? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X27? Ix = 11.1 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 51.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.19 in and ry = 2.56 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.