WT7X250 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.8 | 248.9 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 17 | 43.18 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 3.5 | 88.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 2.19 | 55.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 73.5 in² | 474.2 cm² |
| Weight | 250 lb/ft | 372.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 375 | 1440 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 52.7 | 169 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 117 | 261 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.26 | 4.43 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 254 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1620 | 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 WT7X250 tee? 250 lb/ft (372.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X250? Sx = 52.7 in³, Zx = 117 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 169 in³, Zy = 261 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X250? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X250? Ix = 375 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1440 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.26 in and ry = 4.43 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.