2L3×3×1/4×3/8

Metric Imperial

Use in Beam Calculator Open in Section Properties

Dimensions
WMass	14.6
dVertical leg	76.2
bHorizontal leg	76.2
tThickness	6.35
AArea	1,860
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	1.02
S_xElastic modulus	18.7
Z_xPlastic modulus	33.4
r_xRadius of gyration	23.5
y_topCentroid to top	55
y_botCentroid to bottom	21.2
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	2.28
S_yElastic modulus	28.2
Z_yPlastic modulus	48.3
r_yRadius of gyration	35.1

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	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	465
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	4.675
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	8.35

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