WT7X24 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.9 | 175.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.03 | 20.40 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.595 | 15.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.34 | 8.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.07 in² | 45.6 cm² |
| Weight | 24 lb/ft | 35.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 24.9 | 25.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.49 | 6.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 8 | 9.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.88 | 1.91 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.723 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1.07 | 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 WT7X24 tee? 24 lb/ft (35.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X24? Sx = 4.49 in³, Zx = 8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 6.4 in³, Zy = 9.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X24? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X24? Ix = 24.9 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 25.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.88 in and ry = 1.91 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.