Section properties for 2L5X5X0.4375

Structural sectional properties for a 2L5X5X0.4375 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationType2L
Section NameName2L5X5X0.4375
Cross Sectional AreaA8.44 in2
Section Widthb5 in
Section Depthd5 in
Flange thicknesstf0.438 in
Web thicknesstw0.438 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx1.54 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry2.08 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx20 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy36.5 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx5.56 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy7.3 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx10 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy11.8 in3
Self Weight of section per footWeight28.6 lb/ft

A 2L5X5X0.4375 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the 2L - Doubled Angles category. It weighs 28.6 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 8.44 in2. The height and width of the section are 5 in and 5 in respectively.

The section has a tensile yield capacity of:

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The section has a flexural plastic moment capacity of:

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The section has a flexural elastic moment capacity of:

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