WT7X185 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8.96 | 227.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.5 | 41.91 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.66 | 67.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.66 | 42.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 54.4 in² | 351.0 cm² |
| Weight | 185 lb/ft | 275.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 229 | 994 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 33.9 | 121 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 74.4 | 185 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.05 | 4.27 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 110 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 640 | 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 WT7X185 tee? 185 lb/ft (275.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X185? Sx = 33.9 in³, Zx = 74.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 121 in³, Zy = 185 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X185? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X185? Ix = 229 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 994 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.05 in and ry = 4.27 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.