2L4×4×7/16 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

2L4×4×7/16

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	22.6
dVertical leg	4
bHorizontal leg	4
tThickness	0.438
AArea	6.6
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	9.86
S_xElastic modulus	3.46
Z_xPlastic modulus	6.2
r_xRadius of gyration	1.22
y_topCentroid to top	2.85
y_botCentroid to bottom	1.15
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	18.6
S_yElastic modulus	4.65
Z_yPlastic modulus	7.59
r_yRadius of gyration	1.68

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of 2L4×4×7/16 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	237.6
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	10.38
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	18.6