WT5X44 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.42 | 137.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.3 | 26.16 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.99 | 25.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.605 | 15.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 13 in² | 83.9 cm² |
| Weight | 44 lb/ft | 65.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 20.8 | 89.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.77 | 17.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 9.65 | 26.5 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.27 | 2.63 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.75 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 8.02 | 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 WT5X44 tee? 44 lb/ft (65.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X44? Sx = 4.77 in³, Zx = 9.65 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 17.4 in³, Zy = 26.5 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X44? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X44? Ix = 20.8 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 89.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.27 in and ry = 2.63 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.