WT7X72.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 7.39 | 187.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.5 | 39.37 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.09 | 27.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.68 | 17.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 21.3 in² | 137.4 cm² |
| Weight | 72.5 lb/ft | 107.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 62.5 | 338 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 10.2 | 43.7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 20.2 | 66.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.71 | 3.98 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.56 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 36.3 | 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 WT7X72.5 tee? 72.5 lb/ft (107.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT7X72.5? Sx = 10.2 in³, Zx = 20.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 43.7 in³, Zy = 66.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT7X72.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT7X72.5? Ix = 62.5 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 338 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.71 in and ry = 3.98 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.