2L2-1/2×2-1/2×1/2×3/8

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WMass	23
dVertical leg	63.5
bHorizontal leg	63.5
tThickness	12.7
AArea	2,920
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	1.02
S_xElastic modulus	23.4
Z_xPlastic modulus	42.3
r_xRadius of gyration	18.7
y_topCentroid to top	43.1
y_botCentroid to bottom	20.4
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	2.85
S_yElastic modulus	41.8
Z_yPlastic modulus	73.4
r_yRadius of gyration	31.2

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of 2L2-1/2×2-1/2×1/2×3/8 in the grade picked
Capacity (nominal, no resistance or safety factors)
Steel type	Carbon
tThickness band	t up to 203 mm (8 in)
F_yYield strength, minimum	250
F_uTensile strength, minimum	400
EModulus of elasticity	200,000
GShear modulus	77,200
νPoisson's ratio	0.3
ρDensity	7,850
P_yAxial yield, A·Fy	730
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	5.85
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	10.57

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