WT6X43.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.27 | 159.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.1 | 30.73 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.81 | 20.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.515 | 13.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 12.8 in² | 82.6 cm² |
| Weight | 43.5 lb/ft | 64.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 28.9 | 120 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 5.6 | 19.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 10.7 | 30.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.5 | 3.07 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.54 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 7.34 | 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 WT6X43.5 tee? 43.5 lb/ft (64.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X43.5? Sx = 5.6 in³, Zx = 10.7 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 19.9 in³, Zy = 30.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X43.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X43.5? Ix = 28.9 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 120 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.5 in and ry = 3.07 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.