WT6X60 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.56 | 166.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.3 | 31.24 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.11 | 28.2 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.71 | 18.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 17.6 in² | 113.5 cm² |
| Weight | 60 lb/ft | 89.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 43.4 | 172 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 8.22 | 28 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 16.2 | 42.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.57 | 3.13 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 6.42 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 19.7 | 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 WT6X60 tee? 60 lb/ft (89.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X60? Sx = 8.22 in³, Zx = 16.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 28 in³, Zy = 42.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X60? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X60? Ix = 43.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 172 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.57 in and ry = 3.13 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.