WT5X38.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.3 | 134.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.2 | 25.91 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.87 | 22.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.53 | 13.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 11.3 in² | 72.9 cm² |
| Weight | 38.5 lb/ft | 57.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 17.4 | 76.8 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.05 | 15.1 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 8.06 | 22.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.24 | 2.6 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.55 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 5.31 | 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 WT5X38.5 tee? 38.5 lb/ft (57.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X38.5? Sx = 4.05 in³, Zx = 8.06 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 15.1 in³, Zy = 22.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X38.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X38.5? Ix = 17.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 76.8 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.24 in and ry = 2.6 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.