Section properties for L8X8X1

Structural sectional properties for a L8X8X1 standard steel section


steel section diagram
DescriptionSymbolValue
Shape Category / DesignationTypeL
Section NameNameL8X8X1
Cross Sectional AreaA15.1 in2
Section Widthb8 in
Section Depthd8 in
Flange thicknesstf1 in
Web thicknesstw1 in
Radius of Gyration about X-Xrx2.43 in
Radius of Gyrations about Y-Yry2.43 in
Moment of Inertia about X-XIx89.1 in4
Moment of Intertia about Y-YIy89.1 in4
Elastic Section Modulus about X-XSx15.8 in3
Elastic Section Modulus about Y-YSy15.8 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about X-XZx28.5 in3
Plastic Section Modulus about Y-YZy28.5 in3
St. Venant Torsional ConstantJ5.08 in4
Warping Torsion ConstantCw23.4 in6
Self Weight of section per footWeight51 lb/ft

A L8X8X1 steel section is a standard North American steel section in the L - Angle category. It weighs 51 lb/ft and has a cross sectional area of 15.1 in2. The height and width of the section are 8 in and 8 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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