WT5X56 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.68 | 144.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.4 | 26.42 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.25 | 31.8 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.755 | 19.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 16.5 in² | 106.5 cm² |
| Weight | 56 lb/ft | 83.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 28.6 | 118 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.4 | 22.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 13.4 | 34.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.32 | 2.67 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.5 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 16.9 | 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 WT5X56 tee? 56 lb/ft (83.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X56? Sx = 6.4 in³, Zx = 13.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 22.6 in³, Zy = 34.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X56? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X56? Ix = 28.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 118 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.32 in and ry = 2.67 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.