L3-1/2x3x1/2
Angles from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated L89X76X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Width | 88.9 mm | 3.5 in |
| Thickness, t | 12.7 mm | 0.5 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 1,440,000 mm⁴ | 3.45 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 23,800 mm³ | 1.45 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 42,800 mm³ | 2.61 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 27.2 mm | 1.07 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 47.8 mm | 1.88 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 28.4 mm | 1.12 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 966,000 mm⁴ | 2.32 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 17,900 mm³ | 1.09 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 32,300 mm³ | 1.97 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 22.3 mm | 0.877 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 108,000 mm⁴ | 0.26 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 51,300,000 mm⁶ | 0.191 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 15.1 kg/m | 10.2 lb/ft |