2L5×3-1/2×3/8SLBB dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

2L5×3-1/2×3/8SLBB

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	20.8
dVertical leg	3.5
bHorizontal leg	5
tThickness	0.375
AArea	6.1
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	6.31
S_xElastic modulus	2.38
Z_xPlastic modulus	4.23
r_xRadius of gyration	1.02
y_topCentroid to top	2.646
y_botCentroid to bottom	0.854
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	31.2
S_yElastic modulus	6.24
Z_yPlastic modulus	9.76
r_yRadius of gyration	2.26

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of 2L5×3-1/2×3/8SLBB 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	219.6
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	7.14
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	12.69