L2-1/2×2×5/16

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WMass	6.7
dVertical leg	63.5
bHorizontal leg	50.8
tThickness	7.94
AArea	852
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	0.329
S_xElastic modulus	7.62
Z_xPlastic modulus	13.7
r_xRadius of gyration	19.7
y_topCentroid to top	43.1
y_botCentroid to bottom	20.4
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	0.186
S_yElastic modulus	5.06
Z_yPlastic modulus	9.13
r_yRadius of gyration	14.8
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	18.5
C_wWarping constant	0.00435

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of L2-1/2×2×5/16 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	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	213
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	1.905
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	3.425

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