WT5X50 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.55 | 141.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.3 | 26.16 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.12 | 28.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.68 | 17.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.7 in² | 94.8 cm² |
| Weight | 50 lb/ft | 74.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 24.5 | 103 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 5.56 | 20 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 11.4 | 30.5 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.29 | 2.65 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 5.41 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 11.9 | 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 WT5X50 tee? 50 lb/ft (74.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X50? Sx = 5.56 in³, Zx = 11.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 20 in³, Zy = 30.5 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X50? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X50? Ix = 24.5 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 103 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.29 in and ry = 2.65 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.