L3x2x1/2
Angles from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated L76X51X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 50.8 mm | 2 in |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Thickness, t | 12.7 mm | 0.5 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 799,000 mm⁴ | 1.92 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 16,400 mm³ | 1 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 29,200 mm³ | 1.78 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 23.4 mm | 0.922 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 23.4 mm | 0.92 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 27.4 mm | 1.08 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 278,000 mm⁴ | 0.667 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 7,700 mm³ | 0.47 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 14,500 mm³ | 0.887 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 13.8 mm | 0.543 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 79,900 mm⁴ | 0.192 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 24,400,000 mm⁶ | 0.0908 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 11.5 kg/m | 7.7 lb/ft |