WT7X171 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8.77 | 222.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.4 | 41.66 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.47 | 62.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.54 | 39.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 50.3 in² | 324.5 cm² |
| Weight | 171 lb/ft | 254.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 203 | 903 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 30.4 | 110 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 66.2 | 169 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.01 | 4.24 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 88.3 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 502 | 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 WT7X171 tee? 171 lb/ft (254.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X171? Sx = 30.4 in³, Zx = 66.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 110 in³, Zy = 169 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X171? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X171? Ix = 203 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 903 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.01 in and ry = 4.24 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.