WT5X8.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.06 | 128.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4.01 | 10.19 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.33 | 8.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.24 | 6.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.5 in² | 16.1 cm² |
| Weight | 8.5 lb/ft | 12.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6.06 | 1.78 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.62 | 0.887 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2.9 | 1.4 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.56 | 0.844 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.078 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.061 | 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 WT5X8.5 tee? 8.5 lb/ft (12.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X8.5? Sx = 1.62 in³, Zx = 2.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.887 in³, Zy = 1.4 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X8.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X8.5? Ix = 6.06 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.78 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.56 in and ry = 0.844 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.