WT6X68 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.71 | 170.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.4 | 31.50 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.25 | 31.8 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.79 | 20.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 20 in² | 129.0 cm² |
| Weight | 68 lb/ft | 101.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 50.6 | 199 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 9.46 | 32.1 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 19 | 48.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.59 | 3.16 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 9.21 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 28.9 | 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 WT6X68 tee? 68 lb/ft (101.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X68? Sx = 9.46 in³, Zx = 19 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 32.1 in³, Zy = 48.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X68? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X68? Ix = 50.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 199 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.59 in and ry = 3.16 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.