WT6X85 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 7.02 | 178.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.6 | 32.00 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.56 | 39.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.96 | 24.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 25 in² | 161.3 cm² |
| Weight | 85 lb/ft | 126.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 67.8 | 259 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 12.3 | 41.2 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 25.6 | 62.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.65 | 3.22 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 17.7 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 58.3 | 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 WT6X85 tee? 85 lb/ft (126.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X85? Sx = 12.3 in³, Zx = 25.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 41.2 in³, Zy = 62.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X85? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X85? Ix = 67.8 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 259 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.65 in and ry = 3.22 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.