L3×2-1/2×7/16 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

L3×2-1/2×7/16

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	7.6
dVertical leg	3
bHorizontal leg	2.5
tThickness	0.438
AArea	2.22
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	1.87
S_xElastic modulus	0.921
Z_xPlastic modulus	1.66
r_xRadius of gyration	0.917
y_topCentroid to top	2.028
y_botCentroid to bottom	0.972
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	1.17
S_yElastic modulus	0.656
Z_yPlastic modulus	1.19
r_yRadius of gyration	0.724
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	0.146
C_wWarping constant	0.0777

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of L3×2-1/2×7/16 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	79.92
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	2.763
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	4.98