L3-1/2x3x5/16
Angles from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated L89X76X7.9.
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 | 7.94 mm | 0.313 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 970,000 mm⁴ | 2.33 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 15,600 mm³ | 0.951 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 28,200 mm³ | 1.72 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 27.7 mm | 1.09 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 49.5 mm | 1.95 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 26.7 mm | 1.05 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 658,000 mm⁴ | 1.58 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 11,800 mm³ | 0.718 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 21,000 mm³ | 1.28 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 22.9 mm | 0.9 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 28,300 mm⁴ | 0.068 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 13,700,000 mm⁶ | 0.0512 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 9.8 kg/m | 6.6 lb/ft |