WT8X44.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8.38 | 212.9 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.4 | 26.42 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.875 | 22.2 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.525 | 13.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 13.1 in² | 84.5 cm² |
| Weight | 44.5 lb/ft | 66.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 67.2 | 81.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 10.1 | 15.7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 18.1 | 24 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.27 | 2.49 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.72 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 7.19 | 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 WT8X44.5 tee? 44.5 lb/ft (66.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT8X44.5? Sx = 10.1 in³, Zx = 18.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 15.7 in³, Zy = 24 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT8X44.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT8X44.5? Ix = 67.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 81.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.27 in and ry = 2.49 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.