WT9X53 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.37 | 238.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.2 | 28.45 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.94 | 23.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.59 | 15.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 15.6 in² | 100.6 cm² |
| Weight | 53 lb/ft | 78.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 104 | 110 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 14.1 | 19.7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 25.2 | 30.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.59 | 2.66 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.73 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 12.1 | 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 WT9X53 tee? 53 lb/ft (78.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT9X53? Sx = 14.1 in³, Zx = 25.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 19.7 in³, Zy = 30.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT9X53? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT9X53? Ix = 104 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 110 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.59 in and ry = 2.66 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.