L8X8X1-1/8 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 8 | 20.32 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 1.13 | 2.87 cm |
| Area (A) | 16.8 in² | 108.4 cm² |
| Weight | 56.9 lb/ft | 84.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 98.1 | 98.1 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 17.5 | 17.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 31.6 | 31.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.41 | 2.41 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.13 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 32.5 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Angles Reference — Full angle dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a L8X8X1-1/8 angle? 56.9 lb/ft (84.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L8X8X1-1/8? Sx = 17.5 in³, Zx = 31.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 17.5 in³, Zy = 31.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L8X8X1-1/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L8X8X1-1/8? Ix = 98.1 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 98.1 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.41 in and ry = 2.41 in.
Related Pages
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