2L3×3×1/4×3/8

Metric Imperial

Use in Beam Calculator Open in Section Properties

Dimensions
WWeight	9.8
dVertical leg	3
bHorizontal leg	3
tThickness	0.25
AArea	2.88
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	2.46
S_xElastic modulus	1.14
Z_xPlastic modulus	2.04
r_xRadius of gyration	0.926
y_topCentroid to top	2.164
y_botCentroid to bottom	0.836
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	5.48
S_yElastic modulus	1.72
Z_yPlastic modulus	2.95
r_yRadius of gyration	1.38

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of 2L3×3×1/4×3/8 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	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	103.7
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	3.42
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	6.12

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