L38×38×6.4
Angles from CISC Structural Section Tables SST12.1.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
| Width | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
| Thickness, t | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 57,700 mm⁴ | 0.138625 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 2,200 mm³ | 0.134252 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 11.4 mm | 0.448819 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 26.3 mm | 1.0354 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 11.8 mm | 0.4645669 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 57,700 mm⁴ | 0.138625 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 2,200 mm³ | 0.134252 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 11.4 mm | 0.448819 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 5,960 mm⁴ | 0.014319 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 606,000 mm⁶ | 0.002257 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 3.4 kg/m | 2.34 lb/ft |