WT6X115 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 7.53 | 191.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.9 | 32.77 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.07 | 52.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.29 | 32.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 33.8 in² | 218.1 cm² |
| Weight | 115 lb/ft | 171.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 106 | 371 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 18.5 | 57.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 39.4 | 88.4 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.77 | 3.31 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 41.6 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 148 | 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 WT6X115 tee? 115 lb/ft (171.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X115? Sx = 18.5 in³, Zx = 39.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 57.5 in³, Zy = 88.4 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X115? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X115? Ix = 106 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 371 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.77 in and ry = 3.31 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.