2L8×6×1/2×3/8LLBB

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WMass	68.2
dVertical leg	203
bHorizontal leg	152
tThickness	12.7
AArea	8,770
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	37
S_xElastic modulus	262
Z_xPlastic modulus	479
r_xRadius of gyration	64.8
y_topCentroid to top	140.5
y_botCentroid to bottom	62.5
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	33.4
S_yElastic modulus	213
Z_yPlastic modulus	367
r_yRadius of gyration	61.7

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of 2L8×6×1/2×3/8LLBB 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	2,193
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	65.5
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	119.8

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