L8x4x1/2
Angles from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated L203X102X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Width | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Thickness, t | 12.7 mm | 0.5 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 16,100,000 mm⁴ | 38.6 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 123,000 mm³ | 7.48 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 215,000 mm³ | 13.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 65.5 mm | 2.58 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 29.9 mm | 1.16 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 72.1 mm | 2.84 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 2,810,000 mm⁴ | 6.75 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 35,200 mm³ | 2.15 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 64,100 mm³ | 3.91 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 27.4 mm | 1.08 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 209,000 mm⁴ | 0.501 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 483,000,000 mm⁶ | 1.8 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 29 kg/m | 19.6 lb/ft |