S6×12.5 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

S6×12.5

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	12.5
dDepth	6
b_fFlange width	3.33
t_wWeb thickness	0.232
t_fFlange thickness	0.359
AArea	3.66
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	22
S_xElastic modulus	7.34
Z_xPlastic modulus	8.45
r_xRadius of gyration	2.45
y_topCentroid to top	3
y_botCentroid to bottom	3
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	1.8
S_yElastic modulus	1.08
Z_yPlastic modulus	1.86
r_yRadius of gyration	0.702
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	0.167
C_wWarping constant	14.3

Material

Standard

Grade

ASTM A36

Material and nominal capacity of S6×12.5 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
Flexure class, AISC 360 Table B4.1	Compact, bf/2tf 4.6 (λp 10.7, λr 28.3)
P_yAxial yield, A·Fy	131.8
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	22.02
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	25.35