WT6X36 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.13 | 155.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12 | 30.48 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.67 | 17.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.43 | 10.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 10.6 in² | 68.4 cm² |
| Weight | 36 lb/ft | 53.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 23.2 | 97.5 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.54 | 16.2 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 8.48 | 24.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.48 | 3.04 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.46 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 4.07 | 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 WT6X36 tee? 36 lb/ft (53.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X36? Sx = 4.54 in³, Zx = 8.48 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 16.2 in³, Zy = 24.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X36? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X36? Ix = 23.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 97.5 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.48 in and ry = 3.04 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.