2L3×3×1/2×3/4 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

2L3×3×1/2×3/4

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	18.8
dVertical leg	3
bHorizontal leg	3
tThickness	0.5
AArea	5.52
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	4.4
S_xElastic modulus	2.12
Z_xPlastic modulus	3.82
r_xRadius of gyration	0.895
y_topCentroid to top	2.071
y_botCentroid to bottom	0.929
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	13.8
S_yElastic modulus	4.09
Z_yPlastic modulus	7.2
r_yRadius of gyration	1.58

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of 2L3×3×1/2×3/4 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	36
F_uTensile strength, minimum	58
EModulus of elasticity	29,000
GShear modulus	11,200
νPoisson's ratio	0.3
ρDensity	490
P_yAxial yield, A·Fy	198.7
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	6.36
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	11.46