2L8×8×1/2×3/4 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

2L8×8×1/2×3/4

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	52.8
dVertical leg	8
bHorizontal leg	8
tThickness	0.5
AArea	15.7
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	97.6
S_xElastic modulus	16.7
Z_xPlastic modulus	30.2
r_xRadius of gyration	2.49
y_topCentroid to top	5.83
y_botCentroid to bottom	2.17
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	199
S_yElastic modulus	23.8
Z_yPlastic modulus	39.9
r_yRadius of gyration	3.56

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of 2L8×8×1/2×3/4 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	565.2
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	50.1
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	90.6