WT7X227.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.51 | 241.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.8 | 42.67 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 3.21 | 81.5 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 2.02 | 51.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 66.9 in² | 431.6 cm² |
| Weight | 227.5 lb/ft | 338.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 321 | 1280 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 45.9 | 152 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 102 | 234 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.19 | 4.38 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 196 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1210 | 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 WT7X227.5 tee? 227.5 lb/ft (338.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X227.5? Sx = 45.9 in³, Zx = 102 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 152 in³, Zy = 234 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X227.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X227.5? Ix = 321 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1280 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.19 in and ry = 4.38 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.