WT9X87.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 11.4 | 28.96 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.59 | 40.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.89 | 22.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 25.7 in² | 165.8 cm² |
| Weight | 87.5 lb/ft | 130.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 181 | 196 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 23.4 | 34.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 43.6 | 53.1 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.66 | 2.76 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 16.8 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 56.5 | 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 WT9X87.5 tee? 87.5 lb/ft (130.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT9X87.5? Sx = 23.4 in³, Zx = 43.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 34.4 in³, Zy = 53.1 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT9X87.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT9X87.5? Ix = 181 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 196 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.66 in and ry = 2.76 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.