2L3×3×7/16 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

2L3×3×7/16

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	16.6
dVertical leg	3
bHorizontal leg	3
tThickness	0.438
AArea	4.86
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	3.96
S_xElastic modulus	1.89
Z_xPlastic modulus	3.4
r_xRadius of gyration	0.903
y_topCentroid to top	2.093
y_botCentroid to bottom	0.907
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	7.96
S_yElastic modulus	2.65
Z_yPlastic modulus	4.41
r_yRadius of gyration	1.28

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of 2L3×3×7/16 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	175
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	5.67
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	10.2