L2-1/2×2×1/4

Metric Imperial

Use in Beam Calculator Open in Section Properties

Dimensions
WWeight	3.62
dVertical leg	2.5
bHorizontal leg	2
tThickness	0.25
AArea	1.07
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	0.656
S_xElastic modulus	0.381
Z_xPlastic modulus	0.688
r_xRadius of gyration	0.782
y_topCentroid to top	1.721
y_botCentroid to bottom	0.779
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	0.372
S_yElastic modulus	0.253
Z_yPlastic modulus	0.454
r_yRadius of gyration	0.589
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	0.0235
C_wWarping constant	0.00868

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of L2-1/2×2×1/4 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	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	38.52
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	1.143
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	2.064

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