WT7X37 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 7.09 | 180.1 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.1 | 25.65 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.785 | 19.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.45 | 11.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 10.9 in² | 70.3 cm² |
| Weight | 37 lb/ft | 55.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 36 | 66.9 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.25 | 13.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 11.5 | 20.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.82 | 2.48 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.93 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 4.19 | 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 WT7X37 tee? 37 lb/ft (55.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X37? Sx = 6.25 in³, Zx = 11.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 13.3 in³, Zy = 20.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X37? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X37? Ix = 36 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 66.9 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.82 in and ry = 2.48 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.