WT9X48.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.3 | 236.2 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.1 | 28.19 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.87 | 22.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.535 | 13.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.2 in² | 91.6 cm² |
| Weight | 48.5 lb/ft | 72.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 93.8 | 100 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 12.7 | 18 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 22.6 | 27.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.56 | 2.65 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.92 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 9.29 | 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 WT9X48.5 tee? 48.5 lb/ft (72.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT9X48.5? Sx = 12.7 in³, Zx = 22.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 18 in³, Zy = 27.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT9X48.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT9X48.5? Ix = 93.8 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 100 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.56 in and ry = 2.65 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.