WT7X155.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8.56 | 217.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.2 | 41.15 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.26 | 57.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.41 | 35.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 45.7 in² | 294.8 cm² |
| Weight | 155.5 lb/ft | 231.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 176 | 807 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 26.7 | 99.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 57.7 | 152 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.96 | 4.2 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 67.5 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 375 | 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 WT7X155.5 tee? 155.5 lb/ft (231.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X155.5? Sx = 26.7 in³, Zx = 57.7 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 99.4 in³, Zy = 152 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X155.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X155.5? Ix = 176 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 807 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.96 in and ry = 4.2 in.
Related Pages
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