L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/8 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/8

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	5.9
dVertical leg	2.5
bHorizontal leg	2.5
tThickness	0.375
AArea	1.73
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	0.972
S_xElastic modulus	0.558
Z_xPlastic modulus	1.01
r_xRadius of gyration	0.749
y_topCentroid to top	1.742
y_botCentroid to bottom	0.758
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	0.972
S_yElastic modulus	0.558
Z_yPlastic modulus	1.01
r_yRadius of gyration	0.749
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	0.0833
C_wWarping constant	0.0362

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/8 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	62.28
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	1.674
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	3.03