Section properties for L3X2.5X0.3125

Structural sectional properties for a L3X2.5X0.3125 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeL
Section NameNameL3X2.5X0.3125
Cross Sectional AreaA1.63 in2
Section Widthb3 in
Section Depthd2.5 in
Flange thicknesstf0.313 in
Web thicknesstw0.313 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx0.932 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry0.739 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx1.41 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy0.888 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx0.681 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy0.487 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx1.23 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy0.873 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ0.056 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw0.0304 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight5.6 lb/ft

A L3X2.5X0.3125 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the L - Angle category. It weighs 5.6 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 1.63 in2. The height and width of the section are 2.5 in and 3 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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