WT7X26.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.96 | 176.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.06 | 20.47 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.66 | 16.8 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.37 | 9.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.8 in² | 50.3 cm² |
| Weight | 26.5 lb/ft | 39.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 27.6 | 28.8 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.94 | 7.15 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 8.87 | 11 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.88 | 1.92 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.967 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1.46 | 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 WT7X26.5 tee? 26.5 lb/ft (39.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X26.5? Sx = 4.94 in³, Zx = 8.87 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 7.15 in³, Zy = 11 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X26.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X26.5? Ix = 27.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 28.8 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.88 in and ry = 1.92 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.