WT8X22.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8.07 | 205.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 7.04 | 17.88 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.565 | 14.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.345 | 8.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.63 in² | 42.8 cm² |
| Weight | 22.5 lb/ft | 33.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 37.8 | 16.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.1 | 4.67 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 10.8 | 7.22 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.39 | 1.57 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.555 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.974 | 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 WT8X22.5 tee? 22.5 lb/ft (33.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT8X22.5? Sx = 6.1 in³, Zx = 10.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 4.67 in³, Zy = 7.22 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT8X22.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT8X22.5? Ix = 37.8 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 16.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.39 in and ry = 1.57 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.