WT7X54.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 7.16 | 181.9 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 14.6 | 37.08 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.86 | 21.8 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.525 | 13.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 16 in² | 103.2 cm² |
| Weight | 54.5 lb/ft | 81.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 45.3 | 223 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 7.56 | 30.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 14.4 | 46.3 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.68 | 3.73 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.55 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 15 | 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 WT7X54.5 tee? 54.5 lb/ft (81.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X54.5? Sx = 7.56 in³, Zx = 14.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 30.6 in³, Zy = 46.3 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X54.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X54.5? Ix = 45.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 223 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.68 in and ry = 3.73 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.