WT9X23 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.03 | 229.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 6.06 | 15.39 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.605 | 15.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.36 | 9.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.77 in² | 43.7 cm² |
| Weight | 23 lb/ft | 34.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 52.1 | 11.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 7.77 | 3.71 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 13.9 | 5.84 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.77 | 1.29 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.609 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1.2 | 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 WT9X23 tee? 23 lb/ft (34.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT9X23? Sx = 7.77 in³, Zx = 13.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.71 in³, Zy = 5.84 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT9X23? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT9X23? Ix = 52.1 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 11.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.77 in and ry = 1.29 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.