L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/16

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	3.07
dVertical leg	2.5
bHorizontal leg	2.5
tThickness	0.188
AArea	0.901
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	0.535
S_xElastic modulus	0.295
Z_xPlastic modulus	0.529
r_xRadius of gyration	0.771
y_topCentroid to top	1.813
y_botCentroid to bottom	0.687
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	0.535
S_yElastic modulus	0.295
Z_yPlastic modulus	0.529
r_yRadius of gyration	0.771
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	0.0114
C_wWarping constant	0.0051

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/16 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	32.44
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	0.885
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	1.587

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