L3-1/2×3-1/2×1/2

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WMass	16.5
dVertical leg	88.9
bHorizontal leg	88.9
tThickness	12.7
AArea	2,100
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	1.51
S_xElastic modulus	24.3
Z_xPlastic modulus	43.6
r_xRadius of gyration	26.7
y_topCentroid to top	62.2
y_botCentroid to bottom	26.7
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	1.51
S_yElastic modulus	24.3
Z_yPlastic modulus	43.6
r_yRadius of gyration	26.7
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	117
C_wWarping constant	0.0639

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of L3-1/2×3-1/2×1/2 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	525
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	6.075
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	10.9

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