L2-1/2×1-1/2×1/4

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WMass	4.8
dVertical leg	63.5
bHorizontal leg	38.1
tThickness	6.35
AArea	611
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	0.247
S_xElastic modulus	5.96
Z_xPlastic modulus	10.6
r_xRadius of gyration	20.1
y_topCentroid to top	41.5
y_botCentroid to bottom	22
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	0.0666
S_yElastic modulus	2.33
Z_yPlastic modulus	4.28
r_yRadius of gyration	10.4
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	8.7
C_wWarping constant	0.00186

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of L2-1/2×1-1/2×1/4 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	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	152.8
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	1.49
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	2.65

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