Steel Section Catalog
L 40x40x5
EN — Angle Section
Angle sections (L shapes) are used for bracing, connections, lintels, and built-up members. Available in equal and unequal leg configurations.
Also known as: RSA 40x40x5 (UK)
The L 40x40x5 steel profile weighs 3.0 kg/m (2.00 lb/ft), has a depth of 40 mm (1.57 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 375 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5.56 cm⁴, Iy = 5.56 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 40 mm | 1.57 in |
| Width (b) | 40 mm | 1.57 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 6 mm | 0.24 in |
| Weight | 3.0 kg/m | 2.00 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 375 mm² | 0.581 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 5.56 cm⁴ | 0.13 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 5.56 cm⁴ | 0.13 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 1.97 cm³ | 0.120 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 1.97 cm³ | 0.120 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 2.96 cm³ | 0.181 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 2.96 cm³ | 0.181 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 1.22 cm | 0.480 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.22 cm | 0.480 in |
Beam Calculator— L 40x40x5
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Results — L 40x40x5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
1517.54 mm
L/4
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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