WT8X50 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8.49 | 215.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.4 | 26.42 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.985 | 25.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.585 | 14.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.7 in² | 94.8 cm² |
| Weight | 50 lb/ft | 74.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 76.8 | 93.1 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 11.4 | 17.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 20.7 | 27.4 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.28 | 2.51 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.85 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 10.4 | 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 WT8X50 tee? 50 lb/ft (74.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT8X50? Sx = 11.4 in³, Zx = 20.7 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 17.9 in³, Zy = 27.4 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT8X50? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT8X50? Ix = 76.8 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 93.1 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.28 in and ry = 2.51 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.