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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT ......................... 1-1 3 1/2 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 CHANNEL ........................................ 4-5
PULTRUSION PROCESS ................................................... 1-2 4 X 1 1/8 X 1/4 CHANNEL .............................................. 4-6
REINFORCEMENTS .......................................................... 1-3 4 X 1 3/8 X 3/16 CHANNEL .............................................. 4-7
RESIN SYSTEMS ................................................................ 1-4 5 1/2 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 CHANNEL .......................................... 4-8
TEMPERATURE AND WEATHERING........................... 1-5 6 X 1 5/8 X 1/4 CHANNEL ................................................. 4-9
TYPICAL COUPON PROPERTIES .................................. 1-6 6 X1 11/16 X 3/8 CHANNEL ............................................ 4-10
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THREADED 8 X 2 3/16 X 3/8 CHANNEL ............................................ 4-11
ROD / NUTS ........................................................................ 1-7
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF ROD, BAR, 10 X 2 3/4 X 1/2 CHANNEL ............................................ 4-12
AND FLATSTRIP ................................................................ 1-8 11 1/2 X 2 3/4 X 1/2 CHANNEL....................................... 4-13
TYPICAL COUPON PROPERTIES OF 12 X 3 X 1/2 CHANNEL .................................................. 4-14
FLAT SHEET ........................................................................ 1-9
3 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 I BEAM...................................................... 4-15
PULTRUDED STRUCTURAL FIBERGLASS
SHAPE AVAILABILITY (English) .................................. 1-10 3 1/2 X 1 1/2 X 3/16 I-BEAM ............................................. 4-16
PULTRUDED STRUCTURAL FIBERGLASS 4 X 2 X 1/4 I-BEAM ........................................................... 4-17
SHAPE AVAILABILITY (Metric) .................................... 1-12 5 1/2 X 2 1/2 X 1/4 I BEAM ............................................... 4-18
6 X 3 X 1/4 I-BEAM ........................................................... 4-19
6 X 3 X 3/8 I-BEAM ........................................................... 4-20
2. GENERAL TOLERANCES 8 X 4 X 3/8 I-BEAM ........................................................... 4-21
CROSS SECTIONAL TOLERANCES............................... 2-1
8 X 4 X 1/2 I-BEAM ........................................................... 4-22
FLATNESS............................................................................ 2-2
10 X 5 X 3/8 I-BEAM ......................................................... 4-23
STRAIGHTNESS ................................................................. 2-3
10 X 5 X 1/2 I-BEAM ......................................................... 4-24
TWIST ................................................................................... 2-4
12 X 6 X 1/2 I-BEAM ......................................................... 4-25
ANGULARITY .................................................................... 2-4
18 X 3/8 X 4 1/2 X 1/2 I-BEAM ......................................... 4-26
CUT LENGTHS ................................................................... 2-5
SQUARENESS OF ENDCUT ............................................ 2-5 24 X 3/8 X 7 1/2 X 3/4 I-BEAM (1).................................... 4-27
24 X 3/8 X 7 1/2 X 3/4 I-BEAM (2).................................... 4-28
3 X 3 X 1/4 WF-BEAM....................................................... 4-29
3. SECTION PROPERTIES 4 X 4 X 1/4 WF-BEAM....................................................... 4-30
SECTION PROPERTIES ..................................................... 3-1 6 X 6 X 1/4 WF-BEAM....................................................... 4-31
EQUAL LEG ANGLE ......................................................... 3-2
6 X 6 X 3/8 WF-BEAM....................................................... 4-32
CHANNEL ........................................................................... 3-3
8 X 8 X 3/8 WF-BEAM....................................................... 4-33
I-BEAM ................................................................................. 3-4
8 X 8 X 1/2 WF-BEAM....................................................... 4-34
WF-BEAM ............................................................................ 3-5
10 X 10 X 3/8 WF-BEAM................................................... 4-35
SQUARE TUBE.................................................................... 3-6
RECTANGULAR TUBE ..................................................... 3-7 10 X 10 X 1/2 WF-BEAM................................................... 4-36
SQUARE BAR ...................................................................... 3-8 12 X 12 X 1/2 WF-BEAM................................................... 4-37
RECTANGULAR BAR ....................................................... 3-8 4 X 1/8 X 2 X 1/4 RECT TUBE .......................................... 4-38
SOLID ROUND ROD ......................................................... 3-9 6 X 4 X 1/4 RECT TUBE .................................................... 4-39
ROUND TUBE ................................................................... 3-10 3 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE..................................................... 4-40
EMBEDMENT ANGLE .................................................... 3-11 3 1/2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE .............................................. 4-41
4 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE.................................................... 4-42
4 X 3/8 SQUARE TUBE.................................................... 4-43
4. BEAMS 6 X 3/8 SQUARE TUBE.................................................... 4-44
BEAMS.................................................................................. 4-1 12” INTERLOCKING DECKBOARD............................. 4-45
3 X 1 X 1/4 CHANNEL ....................................................... 4-3 24” X 1 1/8” INTERLOCKING DECKBOARD.............. 4-46
3 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 CHANNEL ................................................. 4-4 24” X 1 1/2” INTERLOCKING DECKBOARD.............. 4-47
3 1/2 X 1 1/2 X 3/16 CHANNEL ........................................ 4-5

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5. FLAT SHEETS
1/4” FLAT SHEET................................................................ 5-1
3/8” FLAT SHEET................................................................ 5-2 4 X 4 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE .............................................. 6-37
1/2” FLAT SHEET................................................................ 5-3 6 X 6 X 3/8 SQUARE TUBE .............................................. 6-38
5/8” FLAT SHEET................................................................ 5-4 6 X 4 X 1/4 RECTANGLE TUBE ...................................... 6-39
3/4” FLAT SHEET................................................................ 5-5
1” FLAT SHEET ................................................................... 5-6
7. CONNECTION DETAILS
CONNECTION DETAILS.................................................. 7-1
6. COLUMNS TYPICAL BEAM CONNECTION DETAILS................... 7-2
COLUMNS ........................................................................... 6-1 TYPICAL BASE DETAIL.................................................... 7-3
COLUMN TABLES ............................................................. 6-2 TYPICAL CONNECTION DETAIL ................................. 7-3
2 X 2 X 1/4 ANGLE .............................................................. 6-3 BEAM TO BEAM CONNECTION ................................... 7-4
3 X 3 X 1/4 ANGLE .............................................................. 6-4 BEAM TO BEAM COLUMN ............................................. 7-4
3 X 3 X 3/8 ANGLE .............................................................. 6-5 BEAM OVER COLUMN .................................................... 7-4
3 X 3 X 1/2 ANGLE .............................................................. 6-6 PINNED COLUMN BASE ................................................. 7-5
4 X 4 X 1/4 ANGLE .............................................................. 6-7 STAIR STRINGER ............................................................... 7-5
4 X 4 X 3/8 ANGLE .............................................................. 6-8 SMALL PLATFORM ASSEMBLY .....................................7-6
4 X 4 X 1/2 ANGLE .............................................................. 6-9
6 X 6 X 3/8 ANGLE ............................................................ 6-10
6 X 6 X 1/2 ANGLE ............................................................ 6-11 8. CORROSION GUIDE
3 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 I-BEAM ..................................................... 6-12 CORROSION GUIDE ......................................................... 8-1
4 X 2 X 1/4 I-BEAM ........................................................... 6-13
6 X 3 X 1/4 I-BEAM ........................................................... 6-14
6 X 3 X 3/8 I-BEAM ........................................................... 6-15 9. APPENDIX
RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 9-1
8 X 4 X 3/8 I-BEAM ........................................................... 6-16
TABLE 1-RECOMMENDED MECHANICAL PROP. ... 9-5
8 X 4 X 1/2 I-BEAM ........................................................... 6-17
TABLE 2-TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES. .............. 9-5
10 X 5 X 3/8 I-BEAM ......................................................... 6-18
10 X 5 X 1/2 I-BEAM ......................................................... 6-19
12 X 6 X 1/2 I-BEAM ......................................................... 6-20
3 X 3 X 1/4 WF-BEAM....................................................... 6-21
4 X 4 X 1/4 WF-BEAM....................................................... 6-22
6 X 6 X 1/4 WF-BEAM....................................................... 6-23
6 X 6 X 3/8 WF-BEAM....................................................... 6-24
8 X 8 X 3/8 WF-BEAM....................................................... 6-25
8 X 8 X 1/2 WF-BEAM....................................................... 6-26
10 X 10 X 3/8 WF-BEAM................................................... 6-27 To receive a fax of the Standard Definition of
10 X 10 X 1/2 WF-BEAM................................................... 6-28
Terms relating to Reinforced Plastic Pultruded
Products call ASTM’s Customer Service Line at
12 X 12 X 1/2 WF-BEAM................................................... 6-29
610-832-9585 for Designation: D 3918 - 80
2 X 2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE .............................................. 6-30
1 1/2 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE ................................. 6-31
1 3/4 X 1 3/4 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE ................................. 6-32
ASTM definitions of Fiberglass Reinforced
2 1/2 X 2 1/2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE ................................. 6-33 Products can also be found at [Link]
3 X 3 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE .............................................. 6-34
3 1/2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE .............................................. 6-35
4 X 4 X 3/8 SQUARE TUBE .............................................. 6-36

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INTRODUCTION

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 CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT

Since 1974, one simple philosophy has guided our business at Bedford Reinforced Plastics - our
Customer Service Commitment:
• We believe in providing quality products at a fair price, delivered when and where you want them.
• We believe it should be easy to place an order without restrictive policies, hidden conditional or time-
consuming hassles.
• We believe every customer is entitled to the same level of service we expect for ourselves.
• Total Customer Satisfaction.

These basic principles have become as natural to us as our central Pennsylvania landscape. The next
time you need high-performance structural fiberglass components, give us a call and find out about our
simple, efficient customer service.
• Special Applications - Will a particular product perform as you require? We have detailed technical
data, application histories and over thirty years’ experience to help insure you get the right material
for your application.
• Special Requirements - Need a different color? Specific tolerance? Unusual reinforcement sequence?
How about a custom profile engineered to meet your particular application? Special requirements are
not a problem and are a standard part of our Customer Service Commitment.
• Special Discounts - Interested in volume discounts or an annual contract? We will be glad to quote
your requirements.
• Warranty - All of our material carries a full one-year limited warranty. Our commitment to quality
means products you can count on.
• Fast turnaround - Order by phone, fax, email or mail. Stocked shapes will be shipped same day if the
order is received by 11:00am, after 11:00am - next day. This pertains to the Bedford, PA warehouse.
The Idaho and Houston facilities are next day after receipt of order if the order is received by 3:00pm
eastern time. If after 3:00pm, the order will be shipped within 2 days.
• We currently have inventory stocked on the East, West and Gulf coast. You can check for stocked items
on our website at [Link] Each inventory is updated four times a day.
• Full-Service Supplier - Bedford Reinforced Plastics has:
- More than 74,000 square feet of production space
- More than 16,000 square feet of fabrication space
- 16 pultrusion machines
- More than 190 employees
- Experienced engineering staff / CAD / CAM
- Fabrication and assembly / CNC
- Full-service machine shop / CNC
Whether it is a simple standard shape or a highly complex custom profile, we take pride in our ability to
fulfill our Customer Service Commitment by rapidly responding to customers’ product needs.

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 REINFORCEMENTS

Roving

Roving is made up of fiberglass unidirectional filaments, which are manufactured in continuous

rolls. Roving is always present in pultruded products comprising 50% to 70% of the total glass
content. In addition to supplying the necessary strength to pull the profile, roving supplies
the product with high tensile, flexural properties and is a big contributor to the overall section
stiffness.

Generally, fiberglass roving is used in pultrusion to achieve the required properties. In special
structural applications where more stiffness is required, graphite roving can be used. Conversely,
polyester roving may be used in applications where more flex is needed.

Mat

Continuous strand mat is the remainder of glass reinforcement used in the pultrusion process.
Typically, it is 30%-50% of the total glass content. Unlike hand-laid-up or press-molded
processes that use short chopped fibers, the pultrusion process must have a multidirectional
mat that has good pull strength to facilitate getting it to the die after it has been wet-out with the
resin. This continuous strand mat is designed specifically for the pultrusion process and offers
good wet-out characteristics, conformability to a variety of shapes, and good physical properties
including the required pull strength.

Generally, fiberglass continuous strand mat is used to obtain the desired transverse properties
of the product. Whereas the roving ties the composite together in the longitudinal direction,
the mat is responsible for tying the composite together in all directions, but mainly in the
transverse direction. Although continuous strand mat is suitable for most applications, a variety
of products such as woven roving, stitched roving, and woven fabrics can be used in custom
applications to increase the desired transverse properties.

Veil

Veils are used to enhance the surface of pultruded profiles. Most widely used today are
synthetic veils. A veil is added to the outside of a profile just prior to entrance of the die. As
a result, the finished profile has a resin-rich surface that aids in resistance to ultraviolet (UV)
degradation and makes the profile more hand-friendly. Since the veil brings more resin to
the surface and the resin is the ingredient that gives the corrosion resistance, adding the veil
increases the corrosion resistance.

All standard structural shapes are manufactured using a surface veil as well as UV inhibitors to
protect against UV degradation.

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 RESIN SYSTEMS

Generally, two types of resins are most often used in the pultrusion process. They are
isophthalic polyester resin and vinylester resin. Each resin is available in a fire retardant version
as well as non-fire retardant. In selecting the proper resin, one must consider the environment
in which the product will be used. Generally, polyester resin will be adequate to handle most
environments. However, the vinylester will handle the more severe applications where better
chemical resistance is needed. It is a good idea to check the resin corrosion guide for proper
selection of system.

Standard structural shapes are stocked in three series: standard polyester, fire retardant
polyester and fire retardant vinylester resin systems.

Standard Polyester (ST) Resin System

Standard structural shapes are manufactured using isophthalic polyester resin. This resin
system is olive green in color and contains UV inhibitors. Polyester resin exhibits good corrosion
resistance, good dielectric properties, low thermal conductivity, and excellent mechanical
properties.

Fire Retardant Polyester (FR) Resin System

This resin system exhibits the same characteristics as standard polyester along with a fire
retardant rating of 25 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E-84 and exhibits low smoke
generation. Products manufactured using this resin system are gray and yellow in color.

Fire Retardant Vinylester (VE) Resin System

Being fire retardant, this resin meets a rating of 25 or less when tested per ASTM E-84 and
has low smoke generation. It is produced in beige and yellow. This system exhibits excellent
corrosion resistance and is capable of higher service temperatures than polyester resin systems.

Generally, these resin systems cover most applications, and can be custom mixed to meet more
stringent requirements for a specific application.

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 TEMPERATURE AND WEATHERING

Design Considerations for Fiberglass Pultrusion When Exposed to Continuous High Temperatures

Property loss is experienced in Fire Retardant (FR), Polyester, and Vinylester Fiberglass pultrusion
when exposed to continuous high temperatures. The loss of properties should be considered
during the designing stages. The following table shows the percentage of property retention at
certain continuous temperatures.

TEMPERATURE FR/POLYESTER VINYLESTER

ULTIMATE 100° F (37°C) 85% 90%
STRESS 125° F (51°C) 70% 80%
150° F (65°C) 50% 80%
175° F (79°C) NOT RECOMMENDED 75%
200° F (93°C) NOT RECOMMENDED 50%

TEMPERATURE FR/POLYESTER VINYLESTER

MODULUS 100° F (37°C) 100% 100%
OF 125° F (51°C) 90% 95%
ELASTICITY 150° F (65°C) 85% 90%
175° F (79°C) NOT RECOMMENDED 88%
200° F (93°C) NOT RECOMMENDED 85%

Weathering
After exposure to outdoor weathering, almost all plastics undergo some degradation in surface
appearance.
The surface of pultrusions typically have good water and ambient temperature resistance, but are
attacked by ultraviolet light.
Ultraviolet light is the light spectrum 290 to 400 nanometers. The light has higher energy and can
significantly degrade polymers by breaking chemical bonds or starting chemical reactions that
lead to polymer degradation. Fire retardant polyester formulations, which contain a halogen, are
typically more susceptible to ultraviolet light degradation, due to the halogen additive.
Ultraviolet light will cause the surface of the pultrusion to fade (yellow) and lose gloss. Over a
longer period of time, fiberglass closest to the surface will be exposed. This condition is known
as fiberbloom. Physical Properties are not affected by this surface degradation.
Bedford Reinforced Plastics, Inc. adds a UV stabilizer to our resin mix formulation. This slows
the affects of UV degradation. We also incorporate a layer of polyester veil directly to the surface
of the pultrusion during processing. This veil gives a resin rich surface and acts as a barrier
between the surface and the top layer of fiberglass reinforcement. Pigments used in our resin
formulations also slow the effects of weathering. The best method to protect the pultrusion from
the effects of outdoor weathering is to apply a protective coating. Urethane based paints can be
used.

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 TYPICAL COUPON PROPERTIES

Below are test results for typical coupon properties of Bedford Reinforced Plastics’ structural
fiberglass profiles (Standard, Fire Retardant, & Vinylester shapes). Properties are derived per the
ASTM test method shown. Synthetic surfacing veil and ultraviolet inhibitors are standard.

ENGLISH METRIC
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ASTM Units Value Units Value
Tensile Stress, LW D-638 psi 30,000 MPa 206.8
Tensile Stress, CW D-638 psi 7,000 MPa 48.2
Tensile Modulus, LW D-638 106 psi 2.5 GPa 17.2
Tensile Modulus, CW D-638 106 psi .8 GPa 5.5
Compressive Stress, LW D-695 psi 30,000 MPa 206.8
Compressive Stress, CW D-695 psi 15,000 MPa 103.4
Compressive Modulus, LW D-695 106 psi 2.5 GPa 17.2
Compressive Modulus,CW D-695 106 psi 1.0 GPa 6.9
Flexural Stress, LW D-790 psi 30,000 MPa 206.8
Flexural Stress, CW D-790 psi 10,000 MPa 68.9
Flexural Modulus, LW D-790 106 psi 1.8 GPa 12.4
Flexural Modulus, CW D-790 106 psi .8 GPa 5.5
Modulus of Elasticity, E Full Section 106 psi 2.8 GPa 19.3
Shear Modulus —— 106 psi 0.450 GPa 3.1
Short Beam Shear D-2344 psi 4,500 MPa 31.0
Punch Shear D-732 psi 10,000 MPa 68.9
Notched Izod Impact, LW D-256 ft.-lbs./in. 25 J/mm 1.33
Notched Izod Impact, CW D-256 ft.-lbs./in. 4 J/mm .21

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ASTM Units Value Units Value

Barcol Hardness D-2583 —- 45 —- 45
24 Hour Water Absorbtion D-570 % max. 0.45 % max. 0.45
Density D-792 lbs./in.3 .062-.070 g/cc 1.72-1.94
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, LW D-696 10-6 in./in./°F 7 10-6 cm./cm./°C 12

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES ASTM Units Value Units Value

Arc Resistance, LW D-495 seconds 120 seconds 120
Dielectric Strength, LW D-149 kv./in. 35 kv./mm 1.37
Dielectric Strength, PF D-149 volts/mil. 200 volts/mil. 200
Dielectric Constant, PF D-150 @60hz 5 @60hz 5

Fire Retardant Polyester and Fire Retardant Vinylester Structural Profiles:

FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES ASTM Units Value
Tunnel Test E-84 Flame Spread 25 max.
Flammability D-635 —— Nonburning
UL 94 VO
NBS Smoke Chamber E-662 Smoke Density 600-700

LW = Lengthwise CW = Crosswise PF = Perpendicular to Laminate Face

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 TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THREADED ROD / NUTS

Bedford Reinforced Plastics’ threaded rod and nuts are manufactured using premium vinylester
resin containing UV inhibitors. The properties listed below are the result of the ASTM test method
indicated.

PROPERTIES ASTM UNITS VALUE (Diameter - Threads Per Inch (UNC))

English 3/8-16 1/2-13 5/8-11 3/4-10 1-8
Metric 9.5mm 12.7mm 15.9mm 19.0mm 25.4mm

Ultimate Transverse Shear B-565 lb. 4,200 6,800 10,000 13,400 24,000
(Double Shear) Newton 18,680 30,240 44,480 59,600 106,750

Longitudinal Compressive Strength D-695 psi 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
MPa 344 344 344 344 344

Flexural Strength D-790 psi 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000

MPa 482 482 482 482 482

Flexural Modulus D-790 psi x 106 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
GPa 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2

Flammability D-635 Self-extinguishing for all

Fire Retardant E-84 Class 1

Water Absorption (24 hr. immersion) D-570 % max. 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

Longitudinal Coefficient of D-696 10-6 in./in./°F 6 6 6 6 6

Thermal Expansion 10-6 mm/mm/°C 11 11 11 11 11

Ultimate Thread Shear —— lb. 1,200 2,400 3,600 4,000 8,200

using fiberglass nut Newton 5,337 10,670 16,010 17,790 36,470

Ultimate Torque Strength ft.-lb. 8 16 35 50 110

fiberglass nut lubricated with SAE 10W30 motor oil NewtonMeter 10 21 47 67 149

Rod Weight —— lb./ft. 0.07 0.14 0.2 0.3 0.5

Kg./m 0.104 0.119 0.297 0.447 0.789

Nut Weight —— lb. 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.14

grams 4.5 9.1 18.1 27.2 63.6

Nut Dimensions —— in. (square) .68 x .45 .86 x .56 1.06 x .69 1.24 x .82 1.63 x 1.1
x in. (thick)
mm. (square) 17.2x11.4 21.8x14.2 26.9x17.5 31.5x20.8 41.4x27.9
x mm. (thick)

Color Gray

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TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF ROD, BAR, AND FLATSTRIP

Below are test results for typical coupon properties of Bedford Reinforced Plastics’ Rod, Bar, and
Flatstrip reinforced with all unidirectional longitudinal fiberglass roving. Properties are derived
per the ASTM test method shown.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ASTM UNITS ROD BAR FLATSTRIP

Tensile Stress D-638 psi 90,000 80,000 90,000

MPa 620.5 165.5 620.5

Tensile Modulus D-638 106psi 5.0 4.0 5.0

GPa 34.7 27.6 34.7

Compressive Stress D-695 psi 60,000 50,000 50,000

MPa 413.7 344.7 344.7

Flexural Stress D-790 psi 100,000 90,000 100,000

MPa 689.5 620.5 689.5

Flexural Modulus D-790 106psi 6.0 4.5 4.5

GPa 41.4 31.0 31.0

Barcol Hardness D-2583 60 60 60

Izod Impact D-256 ft-lbs/in 40 40 40

J/mm 2.14 2.14 2.14

Density D-792 lbs/in3 .065-.075 .065-.075 .065-.075

gr/cc 1.80-2.07 1.80-2.07 1.80-2.07

Water Absorption (24 hour) D-570 % 0.2 0.2 0.2

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 GENERAL
TOLERANCES

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 CROSS SECTIONAL TOLERANCES

* MAXIMUM OR
SHAPE DIMENSION TOLERANCE
MINIMUM
% of Nominal
TOLERANCES

ANGLES ± 0.010” min.

t = thickness ± 10%
±0.26mm min.

b = flange width ± 0.094” max.

± 4%
±2.4 mm max

d = depth ± 0.094” max.

± 4%
±2.4 mm max

CHANNELS ± 0.010” min.

t = thickness ± 10%
±0.26mm min.

b = flange width
± 0.094” max.
± 4%
±2.4 mm max

± 0.094” max.
d = depth ± 4%
±2.4 mm max

BEAMS ± 0.010” min.

t = thickness ± 10%
±0.26mm min.

± 0.094” max.
b = flange width ± 4%
±2.4 mm max

± 0.094” max.
d = depth ± 4%
±2.4 mm max

FLAT SHEET t <= 0.125” (3.175 mm) ± 15% ± 0.01”/(0.25 mm) min
t >= 0.125” (3.175 mm) ± 10% ± 0.05”/(1.27 mm) max

+0.094” max.
b = width ± 4% ±2.4mm max.

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 CROSS SECTIONAL TOLERANCES

OUTSIDE
SHAPE DIMENSION DIMENSION TOLERANCES
CONDITION

CLOSED SHAPES ± 20%

(Round, Square and Rectangular Tubes)
t = thickness All
± 0.01”/(0.25 mm) min

od = outside ± 4%
dimension All
± 0.094”/(2.39 mm) max

ROUND ROD &

SQUARE BAR
od = outside ± 4%
All
dimension ± 0.094”/(2.39 mm) max

FLATNESS
Flatness is the deviation measured vertically at the center of the part cross section with the
weight of the profile minimizing the deviation by contact with the flat surface as shown
below.

STRUCTURAL SHAPES Allowable deviation from flat

RODS, BARS, & FLAT
SHEET Width All Thickness

Up to 1” (25.4 mm) 0.008” (0.2 mm)

0.008” x Width of Part
Over 1” (25.4 mm)
Width (0.25” (6.3 mm) Max for Flat Sheets
Width In any 1” width (25.4 mm)
(for parts over 1” width (25.4 mm)) 0.008” (0.2 mm)

HOLLOW SHAPES Allowable deviation from flat

Width Thickness Thickness

under 0.188” 0.188” and over
Up to 1” or any 1”
increments of wider 0.012” (0.3 mm) 0.008” (0.2 mm)
surfaces
Width
Over 1” 0.012” x width (in) (mm) 0.008” x width (in) (mm)

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 STRAIGHTNESS

Straightness is the deviation measured vertically at the center along the length of the part
with the weight of the profile minimizing the deviation by contact with the flat surface as
shown below.

ANGLE, BEAM Allowable deviation from straight

AND CHANNEL

0.050”/ft.
All widths
4.2 mm/m

RODS AND BARS Allowable deviation

Width Thickness
from straight

under 0.095” 0.05”/ft (4.17 mm/m)

Under 1.5”
(38.1 mm)
0.095” (2.4mm) and over 0.04”/ft (3.33 mm/m)

1.5” (38.1 mm)

All Thickness 0.04”/ft (3.33 mm/m)
and over

ROUND, SQUARE, AND Allowable deviation from straight

RECTANGULAR TUBE
Per Foot
Diameter/Depth
Per Meter

All 0.03”/ft
2.5 mm

FLAT SHEET AND PLATE Allowable deviation from straight

All thickness 0.03”/ft

and widths 2.5 mm

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 TWIST

Twist is the angle measured at the end of the profile with the weight of the profile
minimizing the twist as shown below.

BARS AND OTHER Allowable twist

STRUCTURAL PROFILES
OTHER THAN TUBES

1°/ft
L

Twist

CLOSED PROFILES
(TUBES)
L 1°/ft
7° max

Twist

ANGULARITY

Angularity is the angle measured between two perpendicular faces of the profile.

ALL PROFILES Allowable deviation from specific angle

Angle

Thickness up to 0.75” 2°
Thickness up to 19mm
Angle

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 CUT LENGTHS

ALL PROFILES Allowable deviation from specific length

up to 8’ -0 +1/4

8’ <= 24’ -0 +1/2

> 24’ -0 +3

*All parts being cut from stock must allow for blade width.

SQUARENESS OF ENDCUT

Allowable deviation from specific length

ALL PROFILES Profiles 2” and under ± 2°

Profiles over 2” ± 1°

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 SECTION PROPERTIES

Elements of Sections of Structural Shapes

The section table values on the following pages have been calculated from nomi-
nal dimensions. All shapes shown in the tables are available, but not all are
stocked. A shape availability list is included in the manual and, for convenience,
availability information is noted on the individual uniform load tables.

Notation

A cross sectional area (in.2 / mm.2)

b width of section (in. / mm.)

d depth of section / diameter of rod (in. / mm.)

h length of angle leg (in. / mm.)

I moment of inertia (in.4 /mm.4)

od outside diameter of tube (in. / mm.)

r radius of gyration (in. / mm.)

S section modulus (in.3 / mm.3)

t thickness (in. / mm.)

tb thickness of width dimension (in. / mm.)

td thickness of depth dimension (in. / mm.)

Wt. weight of section (lbs./ft. / kgs./m.)

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EQUAL LEG ANGLE
SECTION DIMENSIONS SECTION PROPERTIES
Depth Wall X-X/Y-Y
Width, in Thickness, in A, in2 Wt., lb/ft I,in4 S,in3 r,in Cx or Cy,in

in. / mm. in. / mm. in.2 / mm.2 lb./ft. Kg./m in.4 / mm.4 in.3 / mm.3 in. / mm. in. / mm.
1.00 0.125 0.23 0.18 0.02 0.03 0.30 0.30
25.4 3.18 151.17 0.27 9042.40 505.56 7.73 7.51
1.25 0.125 0.30 0.23 0.04 0.05 0.38 0.36
31.75 3.18 191.48 0.35 18291.87 807.85 9.77 9.11
1.50 0.187 0.53 0.41 0.11 0.10 0.46 0.44
38.10 4.75 339.29 0.61 45676.24 1702.22 11.60 11.27
1.50 0.250 0.69 0.54 0.14 0.13 0.45 0.47
38.10 6.35 443.44 0.80 57658.00 2195.17 11.40 11.83
2.00 0.250 0.94 0.73 0.35 0.25 0.61 0.59
50.8 6.35 604.69 1.09 144678.36 4044.50 15.47 15.03
3.00 0.250 1.44 1.12 1.24 0.58 0.93 0.84
76.2 6.35 927.19 1.67 517891.66 9450.02 23.63 21.40
3.00 0.375 2.11 1.65 1.76 0.83 0.91 0.89
76.2 9.53 1360.55 2.45 732434.19 13650.17 23.20 22.54
3.00 0.5 2.75 2.15 2.22 1.07 0.90 0.93
76.2 12.7 1773.75 3.20 922528.08 17561.32 22.80 23.67
4.00 0.25 1.94 1.51 3.04 1.05 1.25 1.09
101.6 6.35 1249.69 2.25 1265062.58 17131.47 31.81 27.76
4.00 0.375 2.86 2.23 4.36 1.52 1.23 1.14
101.6 9.53 1844.30 3.32 1814196.10 24959.13 31.36 28.91
4.00 0.5 3.75 2.93 5.56 1.97 1.22 1.18
101.6 12.7 2418.75 4.36 2314853.73 32355.97 30.93 30.06
6.00 0.375 4.36 3.40 15.39 3.53 1.88 1.64
152.4 9.53 2811.80 5.07 6404379.33 57818.72 47.72 41.63
6.00 0.5 5.75 4.49 19.91 4.61 1.86 1.68
152.4 12.70 3708.75 6.68 8286266.60 75600.12 47.26 42.79
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od t A Wt. I S r
in. in. in .2 CHANNEL
lb./ft. in. 4
in. 3
in.
mm. mm. mm.2 kg./m mm.4 mm.3 mm.
1 3/32 0.27 0.22 0.03 0.06 0.32
25.4 2.4 174.2 0.33 12487 983 8.1
1 1/ 8 0.34 0.25 0.03 0.07 0.31
25.4 3.2 219.4 0.37 12487 1147 7.9
1 1/8 1/ 8 0.39 0.33 0.05 0.09 0.36
28.6 3.2 251.6 0.49 20812 1475 9.1
1 1/4 3/32 0.34 0.27 0.06 0.09 0.41
31.8 2.4 219.4 0.40 24974 1475 10.4
1 1/4 1/ 8 0.44 0.32 0.07 0.11 0.40
31.8 3.2 283.9 0.48 29136 1803 10.2
1 1/4 1/ 4 0.79 0.61 0.10 0.17 0.36
31.8 6.4 509.7 0.91 41623 2786 9.1
1 1/2 1/ 8 0.54 0.45 0.13 0.17 0.49
38.1 3.2 348.4 0.67 54110 2786 12.4
1 1/2 1/ 4 0.98 0.79 0.20 0.27 0.45
38.1 6.4 632.3 1.18 83246 4425 11.4
1 3/4 1/ 8 0.64 0.51 0.21 0.24 0.58
44.5 3.2 412.9 0.76 87409 3933 14.7
1 3/4 1/ 4 1.18 0.94 0.34 0.39 0.54
44.5 6.4 761.3 1.40 141519 6391 13.7
1 7/8 3/16 0.99 0.88 0.36 0.38 0.60
47.6 4.8 638.7 1.31 149843 6227 15.2
2 1/ 4 1.37 1.08 0.54 0.54 0.62
50.8 6.4 883.9 1.61 224765 8849 15.7
3 1/ 4 2.16 1.70 2.06 1.37 0.98
76.2 6.4 1393.5 2.53 857437 22450 24.9
3 1/ 2 3.93 2.98 3.19 2.13 0.90
76.2 12.7 2535.5 4.43 1327778 34904 22.9
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 I-BEAM

*18” I Beam - Web = 3/8” Flange = 1/2”

*457.20 I Beam - Web = 9.53mm Flange = 12.70mm
*24” I Beam - Web = 3/8” Flange = 3/4”
*609.60 I Beam - Web = 9.53mm Flange = 19.05mm
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WF-BEAM
SECTION PROPERTIES
SECTION DIMENSIONS
X -X Y-Y
d b t A Wt. I S r I S r
in. in. in. in.2 lb./ft. in.4 in.3 in. in.4 in.3 in.
mm. mm. mm. mm.2 kg./m mm.4 mm.3 mm. mm.4 mm.3 mm.
3 3 1/4 2.13 1.64 3.17 2.11 1.22 1.13 0.75 0.73
76.2 76.2 6.4 1374.2 2.44 1319454 34577 31.0 470342 12290 18.5
4 4 1/4 2.89 2.15 7.94 3.97 1.66 2.67 1.34 0.96
101.6 101.6 6.4 1864.5 3.20 3304878 65057 42.2 1111338 21959 24.4
6 6 1/4 4.39 3.40 28.28 9.43 2.54 9.01 3.00 1.43
152.4 152.4 6.4 2832.3 5.06 11771025 154530 64.5 3750245 49161 36.3
6 6 3/8 6.48 4.90 40.17 13.39 2.49 13.52 4.51 1.44
152.4 152.4 9.5 4180.6 7.29 16720016 219423 63.2 5627449 73906 36.6
8 8 3/8 8.73 6.49 99.19 24.80 3.37 32.03 8.01 1.92
203.2 203.2 9.5 5632.2 9.66 41285995 406399 85.6 13331893 131260 48.8
8 8 1/2 11.51 8.70 126.96 31.74 3.32 42.74 10.69 1.93
203.2 203.2 12.7 7425.8 12.95 52844742 520125 84.3 17789731 175178 49.0
10 10 3/8 11.06 8.74 198.53 39.71 4.24 62.54 12.51 2.38
254.0 254.0 9.5 7135.5 13.01 82634425 650730 107.7 26031113 205002 60.5
10 10 1/2 14.51 10.90 256.20 51.24 4.21 83.42 16.68 2.4
254.0 254.0 12.7 9361.3 16.22 106638491 839673 106.9 34722026 273336 61.0
12 12 1/2 17.51 13.20 452.45 75.45 5.08 144.11 24.02 2.87
304.8 304.8 12.7 11296.8 19.64 188323909 1236404 129.0 59983111 393617 72.9
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 SQUARE TUBE

ROUND TUBE
SECTION DIMENSIONS SECTION PROPERTIES
od t A Wt. I S r
in. in. in.2 lb./ft. in.4 in.3 in.
mm. mm. mm.2 kg./m mm.4 mm.3 mm.
1 3/32 0.27 0.22 0.03 0.06 0.32
25.4 2.4 174.2 0.33 12487 983 8.1
1 1/ 8 0.34 0.25 0.03 0.07 0.31
25.4 3.2 219.4 0.37 12487 1147 7.9
1 1/8 1/ 8 0.39 0.33 0.05 0.09 0.36
28.6 3.2 251.6 0.49 20812 1475 9.1
1 1/4 3/32 0.34 0.27 0.06 0.09 0.41
31.8 2.4 219.4 0.40 24974 1475 10.4
1 1/4 1/ 8 0.44 0.32 0.07 0.11 0.40
31.8 3.2 283.9 0.48 29136 1803 10.2
1 1/4 1/ 4 0.79 0.61 0.10 0.17 0.36
31.8 6.4 509.7 0.91 41623 2786 9.1
1 1/2 1/ 8 0.54 0.45 0.13 0.17 0.49
38.1 3.2 348.4 0.67 54110 2786 12.4
1 1/2 1/ 4 0.98 0.79 0.20 0.27 0.45
38.1 6.4 632.3 1.18 83246 4425 11.4
1 3/4 1/ 8 0.64 0.51 0.21 0.24 0.58
44.5 3.2 412.9 0.76 87409 3933 14.7
1 3/4 1/ 4 1.18 0.94 0.34 0.39 0.54
44.5 6.4 761.3 1.40 141519 6391 13.7
1 7/8 3/16 0.99 0.88 0.36 0.38 0.60
47.6 4.8 638.7 1.31 149843 6227 15.2
2 1/ 4 1.37 1.08 0.54 0.54 0.62
50.8 6.4 883.9 1.61 224765 8849 15.7
3 1/ 4 2.16 1.70 2.06 1.37 0.98
76.2 6.4 1393.5 2.53 857437 22450 24.9
3 1/ 2 3.93 2.98 3.19 2.13 0.90
76.2 12.7 2535.5 4.43 1327778 34904 22.9
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 in. in. in.2 lb./ft. in.4 in.3 in.
mm. mm. mm.2 kg./m mm.4 mm.3 mm.
1 3/32 0.27 0.22 0.03 0.06 0.32
25.4
1
2.4
1/ 8
RECTANGULAR TUBE
174.2
0.34
0.33
0.25
12487
0.03
983
0.07
8.1
0.31
25.4 3.2 219.4 0.37 12487 1147 7.9
1 1/8 1/ 8 0.39 0.33 0.05 0.09 0.36
28.6 3.2 251.6 0.49 20812 1475 9.1
1 1/4 3/32 0.34 0.27 0.06 0.09 0.41
31.8 2.4 219.4 0.40 24974 1475 10.4
1 1/4 1/ 8 0.44 0.32 0.07 0.11 0.40
31.8 3.2 283.9 0.48 29136 1803 10.2
1 1/4 1/ 4 0.79 0.61 0.10 0.17 0.36
31.8 6.4 509.7 0.91 41623 2786 9.1
1 1/2 1/ 8 0.54 0.45 0.13 0.17 0.49
38.1 3.2 348.4 0.67 54110 2786 12.4
1 1/2 1/ 4 0.98 0.79 0.20 0.27 0.45
38.1 6.4 632.3 1.18 83246 4425 11.4
1 3/4 1/ 8 0.64 0.51 0.21 0.24 0.58
44.5 3.2 412.9 0.76 87409 3933 14.7
1 3/4 1/ 4 1.18 0.94 0.34 0.39 0.54
44.5 6.4 761.3 1.40 141519 6391 13.7
1 7/8 3/16 0.99 0.88 0.36 0.38 0.60
47.6 4.8 638.7 1.31 149843 6227 15.2
2 1/ 4 1.37 1.08 0.54 0.54 0.62
50.8 6.4 883.9 1.61 224765 8849 15.7
3 1/ 4 2.16 1.70 2.06 1.37 0.98
76.2 6.4 1393.5 2.53 857437 22450 24.9
3 1/ 2 3.93 2.98 3.19 2.13 0.90
76.2 12.7 2535.5 4.43 1327778 34904 22.9
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SQUARE BAR
SECTION PROPERTIES
SECTION DIMENSIONS
SQUARE BAR X-X Y-Y
d b A Wt. I S r PROPERTIES
SECTION I S r
SECTION
in. in. DIMENSIONS
in.2 lb./ft. in.4 in.3 in. in.4 in.3 in.
mm. mm. mm.2 kg./m mm.4 Xmm.
- X3 mm. mm.4 Ymm.
- Y3 mm.
1 1 1.00 0.88 0.08 0.17 0.29 0.08 0.17 0.29
d
25.4 b
25.4 A
645.2 Wt.
1.31 I
33299 S
2786 r
7.4 I
33299 S
2786 r
7.4
1in.
1/4 1in.
1/4 1.56
in.2 1.37
lb./ft. 0.20
in.4 0.33
in.3 0.36
in. 0.20
in.4 0.33
in.3 0.36
in.
31.8
mm. 31.8
mm. 1006.4
mm.2 2.04
kg./m 83246
mm.4 5408
mm.3 9.1
mm. 83246
mm.4 5408
mm.3 9.1
mm.
1 1/2
1 1 1/2
1 2.25
1.00 1.98
0.88 0.42
0.08 0.56
0.17 0.43
0.29 0.42
0.08 0.56
0.17 0.43
0.29
38.1
25.4 38.1
25.4 1451.6
645.2 2.95
1.31 174817
33299 9177
2786 10.9
7.4 174817
33299 9177
2786 10.9
7.4
1 1/4 1 1/4 1.56 1.37 0.20 0.33 0.36 0.20 0.33 0.36
31.8 31.8 1006.4 2.04 83246 5408 9.1 83246 5408 9.1

RECTANGULAR BAR
1 1/2
38.1
1 1/2
38.1
2.25
1451.6
1.98
2.95
0.42
174817
0.56
9177
0.43
10.9
0.42
174817
0.56
9177
0.43
10.9

RECTANGULAR BAR
SECTION PROPERTIES
SECTION DIMENSIONS
RECTANGULAR BAR X-X Y-Y
d, in b, in A, in2 Wt,lb/ft Ix,in4 ,in3
SxSECTION Iy,in4
rx,inPROPERTIESSy,in3 ry,in
SECTION
in. in. DIMENSIONS
in.2 lb./ft. in.4 in.3 in. in.4 in.3 in.
mm. mm. mm.2 kg./m mm.4 Xmm.
- X3 mm. mm.4 Ymm.
- Y3 mm.
1 1/2 3/4 1.13 0.88 0.21 0.28 0.43 0.05 0.14 0.22
d, in
38.1 b, in
19.05 A, in2
725.81 Wt,lb/ft
1.31 Ix,in4
87798.82 Sx,in3
4608.86 rx,in
11.00 Iy,in4
21949.70 Sy,in3
2304.43 r5.50
y
,in
1in.
1/2 1in. 1.50
in.2 1.17
lb./ft. 0.28
in.4 0.38
in.3 0.43
in. 0.13
in.4 0.25
in.3 0.29
in.
38.10
mm. 25.4
mm. 967.74
mm.2 1.74
kg./m 117065.09
mm.4 6145.15
mm.3 11.
mm. 52028.93
mm.4 4096.77
mm.3 7.33
mm.
2
1 1/2 1/2
3/4 1.00
1.13 0.78
0.88 0.33
0.21 0.33
0.28 0.58
0.43 0.02
0.05 0.08
0.14 0.14
0.22
50.8
38.1 12.7
19.05 645.16
725.81 1.16
1.31 138743.81
87798.82 5462.35
4608.86 14.66
11.00 8671.49
21949.70 1365.59
2304.43 3.67
5.50
2
1 1/2 11 2.00
1.50 1.56
1.17 0.67
0.28 0.67
0.38 0.58
0.43 0.17
0.13 0.33
0.25 0.29
0.29
50.8
38.10 25.4
25.4 1290.32
967.74 2.32
1.74 277487.62
117065.09 10924.71
6145.15 14.66
11. 69371.90
52028.93 5462.35
4096.77 7.33
7.33
3
2 1/2
1/2 1.50
1.00 1.17
0.78 1.13
0.33 0.75
0.33 0.87
0.58 0.03
0.02 0.13
0.08 0.14
0.14
76.2
50.8 12.7
12.7 967.74
645.16 1.74
1.16 468260.35
138743.81 12290.30
5462.35 22.00
14.66 13007.23
8671.49 2048.38
1365.59 3.67
3.67
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3 1/2 1.50 1.17 1.13 0.75 0.87 0.03 0.13 0.14
76.2 12.7 967.74 1.74 468260.35 12290.30 22.00 13007.23 2048.38 3.67
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SOLID ROUND ROD

SECTION DIMENSIONS SECTION PROPERTIES
d A Wt. I S r
in. in.2 lb./ft. in.4 in.3 in.
mm. mm.2 kg./m mm.4 mm.3 mm.
0.2500 0.049 0.044 0.0002 0.0016 0.0625
6.4 31.6 0.07 83 26 1.6
0.3000 0.071 0.062 0.0004 0.0027 0.0750
7.6 45.8 0.09 166 44 1.9
0.3125 0.077 0.067 0.0005 0.0030 0.0781
7.9 49.7 0.10 208 49 2.0
0.3500 0.096 0.083 0.0007 0.0042 0.0875
8.9 619 0.12 291 69 2.2
0.3750 0.110 0.095 0.0010 0.0052 0.0938
9.5 71.0 0.14 416 85 2.4
0.4375 0.150 0.133 0.0018 0.0082 0.1094
11.1 96.8 0.20 749 134 2.8
0.4720 0.175 0.150 0.0024 0.0103 0.1180
12.0 112.9 0.22 999 169 3.0
0.4800 0.181 0.160 0.0026 0.0109 0.1200
12.2 116.8 0.24 1082 179 3.0
0.5000 0.196 0.172 0.0031 0.0123 0.1250
12.7 126.5 0.26 1290 202 3.2
0.6250 0.307 0.270 0.0075 0.0240 0.1563
15.9 198.1 0.40 3122 393 4.0
0.7500 0.442 0.397 0.0156 0.0414 0.1875
19.1 285.2 0.59 6493 678 4.8
0.8125 0.518 0.460 0.0214 0.0527 0.2031
20.6 334.2 0.68 8907 864 5.2
0.8750 0.601 0.534 0.0288 0.0658 0.2188
22.2 387.7 0.79 11987 1078 5.6
1.0000 0.785 0.697 0.0491 0.0982 0.2500
25.4 506.5 1.04 20437 1609 6.4
1.2500 1.227 1.094 0.1198 0.1917 0.3125
31.8 791.6 163 49865 3141 7.9
1.5000 1.766 1.571 0.2485 0.3313 0.3750
38.1 1139.4 2.34 103434 5429 9.5
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ROUND TUBE
SECTION DIMENSIONS SECTION PROPERTIES
od t A Wt. I S r
in. in. in.2 lb./ft. in.4 in.3 in.
mm. mm. mm.2 kg./m mm.4 mm.3 mm.
1 3/32 0.27 0.22 0.03 0.06 0.32
25.4 2.4 174.2 0.33 12487 983 8.1
1 1/ 8 0.34 0.25 0.03 0.07 0.31
25.4 3.2 219.4 0.37 12487 1147 7.9
1 1/8 1/ 8 0.39 0.33 0.05 0.09 0.36
28.6 3.2 251.6 0.49 20812 1475 9.1
1 1/4 3/32 0.34 0.27 0.06 0.09 0.41
31.8 2.4 219.4 0.40 24974 1475 10.4
1 1/4 1/ 8 0.44 0.32 0.07 0.11 0.40
31.8 3.2 283.9 0.48 29136 1803 10.2
1 1/4 1/ 4 0.79 0.61 0.10 0.17 0.36
31.8 6.4 509.7 0.91 41623 2786 9.1
1 1/2 1/ 8 0.54 0.45 0.13 0.17 0.49
38.1 3.2 348.4 0.67 54110 2786 12.4
1 1/2 1/ 4 0.98 0.79 0.20 0.27 0.45
38.1 6.4 632.3 1.18 83246 4425 11.4
1 3/4 1/ 8 0.64 0.51 0.21 0.24 0.58
44.5 3.2 412.9 0.76 87409 3933 14.7
1 3/4 1/ 4 1.18 0.94 0.34 0.39 0.54
44.5 6.4 761.3 1.40 141519 6391 13.7
1 7/8 3/16 0.99 0.88 0.36 0.38 0.60
47.6 4.8 638.7 1.31 149843 6227 15.2
2 1/ 4 1.37 1.08 0.54 0.54 0.62
50.8 6.4 883.9 1.61 224765 8849 15.7
3 1/ 4 2.16 1.70 2.06 1.37 0.98
76.2 6.4 1393.5 2.53 857437 22450 24.9
3 1/ 2 3.93 2.98 3.19 2.13 0.90
76.2 12.7 2535.5 4.43 1327778 34904 22.9
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SECTION PROPERTIES
SECTION DIMENSIONS
X-X Y-Y
d t A Wt. I S r I S r
in. in. in.2 lb./ft. in.4 in.3 in. in.4 in.3 in.
mm. mm. mm. 2 kg./m mm.4 mm.3 mm. mm.4 mm.3 mm.
1 1/4 1.08 .96 .28 .30 .51 .51 .33 .69
25.4 6.4 696.8 1.43 116544 4916 12.9 212278 5407 17.5
1 1/2 1/4 1.20 1.10 .51 .33 .65 .51 .33 .65
38.1 6.4 774.2 1.64 212278 5407 16.5 212278 5407 16.5
2 0.25 1.33 1.13 .88 .54 .81 .51 .33 .62
50.8 6.4 858.1 1.68 366283 8849 20.6 212278 5407 15.7
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Allowable Uniform Load Tables

Full section 3-point bending tests were conducted on Bedford Reinforced Plastics’ H-Beams, I-Beams, Channels,
and Square Tubes. The allowable uniform load tables were generated using these tests results as well as the for-
mulas, properties, and assumptions listed below. Formulas for critical buckling and lateral-torsional buckling are
developed from theory presented in Chapter 6 and 7 of the ASCE Structural Plastics Design Manual*.

Notation
Aw area of web (in.2 / mm.2)
b flange width (in. / mm.)
bc channel flange minus thickness (in. / mm.)
bh 1/2 of flange width (in. / mm.)
d depth of section (in. / mm.)
E modulus of elasticity (lbs./in.2 /GPa)
fb actual flexural stress (lbs./in.2 / MPa)
Fb maximum allowable flexural stress (lbs./in.2 / MPa)
FaCB maximum allowable buckling stress (lbs./in.2 / MPa)
FaLTB maximum allowable lateral-torsional buckling stress (lbs./in.2 / MPa)
fv actual shear stress (lbs./in.2 / MPa)
Fv maximum allowable shear stress (lbs./in.2 / MPa)
G shear modulus (lbs./in.2 / GPa)
I moment of inertia (in.4 / mm.4)
J torsion constant (in.4 / mm.4)
L length of span (in. / mm.)
M maximum moment (lbs.-in. / N.-m.)
Sx section modulus (in.3 / mm.3)
t flange thickness (in. / mm.)
V vertical shear force (lbs. / N.)
ν
w uniform load (lbs./in. / N/m.)
ν
vL poission’s ratio (longitudinal)
vr poission’s ratio (transverse)

Assumptions
Beam simply supported at both ends
Uniformly distributed load
Load is applied perpendicular to major axis
Part weight has been deducted in tables
Safety factor of 3.0 for both ultimate material flexural and shear stress and 2.5 for
buckling stresses

* ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 63, Structural Plastics Design Manual Volumes 1 & 2, 1984

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Properties / Allowables Formulas

6 2
E = 2.8 x 10 lbs./in.
E = 19.3 GPa
G = 450,000 lbs./in.2
G = 3.1 GPa
F b = 10,000 lbs./in.2
F b = 68.9 MPa

F v = 1500 lbs./in.2
F v = 10.3 MPa

Allowable Critical Buckling Stress for laterally supported WF and I Beams

π ⎡ ⎛ ⎞⎛ ν ⎞ ⎛ν ⎞ ⎛ ⎞⎤
=π
2 ⎡⎢ ⎛⎜ Et 3 ⎞⎟⎛⎜ ν T Et 3 ⎞⎟ − ( )⎛⎜ ν T Et 3 ⎞⎟ + ( )⎛⎜ Gt 3 ⎞⎟⎤⎥
⎟⎠ − (.656 )⎜⎝ 12λ ⎟⎠ + (2.082)⎜⎝ 12 ⎟⎠⎥⎥⎥⎦ / 2.5
FaCB = 2 ⎢⎢.935 ⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎢⎣⎣ ⎜⎝ 12λ
λ ⎟⎠⎜⎝ 12λ λ λ
bh t ⎝ ⎠⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠⎦

λ
λ== ((1−νLννT ))
−ν

Allowable Lateral-Torsional Buckling Stress for laterally unsupported WF and I Beams

⎡ d 2π 2 E 2 I y ⎤⎤
2
⎡ Cπ π ⎥ / 2 .5
FaLTB = ⎢⎢ π EIyGJ +
= ⎢ S (KL ) + (4 )(KL )2 ⎥⎥
ν
⎢⎣ ( ) ( )( ) ⎥⎦⎦
ν ⎣
C = 1.13 and K = 1.0 for uniform load simple beam*

Allowable Critical Buckling Stress for Channels laterally supported to eliminate warping and
twist
FaCB = G(t/bc)2/2.5

Allowable Bending Stress for Square Tube (b/t <=16)

Fb= 10,000 psi.

* ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 63, Structural Plastics Design Manual Volumes 1 & 2, 1984

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ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 0.625 in.2 / 403.2mm.2 Wt. = 0.79 lbs./ft. / 1.18kg/m.

I = 1.27 in.4 / 528614mm.4 S = 0.85 in.3 / 13929mm.3

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
3 / 0.91 624/9110 FV 591/8622 394/5744 328/4785 246/3586 164/2387
4 / 1.22 353/5157 Fb 267/3901 178/2597 148/2162 111/1619 74/1075
5 / 1.52 226/3296 Fb 141/2063 94/1371 78/1141 58/853 39/565
6 / 1.83 157/2286 Fb 83/1213 55/805 46/669 34/498 23/328
7 / 2.13 115/1676 Fb 53/769 35/509 29/422 21/314 14/205
8 / 2.44 88/1281 Fb 35/515 23/340 19/281 14/208 9/135
9 / 2.74 69/1009 Fb 25/360 16/236 13/195 10/143 6/92
10 / 3.05 56/815 Fb 18/261 12/170 10/140 7/102 4/64
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ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 0.625 in.2 / 403.2mm.2 Wt. = 1.01 lbs./ft. / 1.50kg/m.

I = 1.75 in.4 / 728405mm.4 S = 1.16 in.3 / 19009mm.3

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
3 / 0.91 617/8999 Fv ----/---- 511/7456 425/6208 319/4649 212/3090
4 / 1.22 346/5049 Fv ----/---- 236/3440 196/2862 147/2139 97/1416
5 / 1.52 221/3221 Fb 189/2763 126/1832 104/1522 78/1134 51/746
6 / 1.83 153/2228 Fb 112/1629 74/1077 61/892 45/662 30/432
7 / 2.13 112/1629 F b 71/1032 46/679 38/561 28/413 18/266
8 / 2.44 85/1240 Fb 47/690 31/450 25/370 19/270 12/170
9 / 2.74 67/974 Fb 33/479 21/310 17/253 13/183 8/112
10 / 3.05 54/783 Fb 24/340 15/219 12/178 9/126 5/74
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ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

********Laterally Supported **********
Aw (in.2/mm.2)=0.54 / 348.3
I(in.4/mm.4 )=1.92 / 799164
Wt.(lbs./kg/m )=0.86 / 1.28
S(in.3 /mm.3)=1.10 / 18026

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
3/0.91 298/4353 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ---- /---- 221/3228
4/1.22 167/2442 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 157/2286 104/1519
5/1.52 107/1558 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 84/1233 56/817
6/1.83 74/1077 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 67/980 50/731 33/483
7/2.13 54/788 Fb ----/---- 52/753 43/625 32/465 21/305
8/2.44 41/600 Fb ----/---- 35/506 29/419 21/311 14/202
9/2.74 32/471 Fb ----/---- 24/355 20/293 15/216 10/139
10/3.05 26/378 Fb ----/---- 18/256 14/211 11/155 7/98
11/3.35 21/310 Fb 20/292 13/190 11/156 8/113 5/71
12/3.66 18/258 Fb 15/223 10/144 8/117 6/84 4/51

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88.9 x 38.1 x 6.35 CHANNEL

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

********Laterally Supported **********
Aw (in.2/mm.2)=0.75 / 483.8
I(in.4/mm.4 )=2.39 / 994793
Wt.(lbs./kg/m )=1.17 / 1.74
S(in.3 /mm.3)=1.37 / 22450

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
3 727 Fb ---- 680 566 425 283
4 409 Fb ---- 318 265 198 132
5 261 Fb 257 171 142 106 71
6 181 Fb 153 101 84 63 42
7 133 Fb 98 65 54 40 26
8 101 Fb 66 43 36 27 17
9 80 Fb 46 30 25 19 12
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ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 0.875 in.2 / 564.5mm2 Wt. = 1.05 lbs./ft. / 1.56kg./m.

I = 2.87 in.4 / 1194584mm.4 S = 1.44 in.3 / 23597mm.3

SPAN DEFLECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD
FT/m L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
3/0.91 874/12755 Fv ----/---- 812/11843 676/9867 507/7396 338/4926
4/1.22 532/7767 Fb ----/---- 381/5553 317/4625 237/3465 158/2305
5/1.52 340/4965 Fb 308/4497 205/2993 171/2492 128/1865 85/1238
6/1.83 236/3444 Fb 183/2677 122/1779 101/1480 76/1106 50/733
7/2.13 173/2526 Fb 117/1712 78/1136 65/944 48/705 32/465
8/2.44 132/1930 Fb 79/1156 52/766 44/636 32/473 21/310
9/2.74 104/1522 Fb 56/815 37/538 31/446 23/331 15/215
10/3.05 84/1230 Fb 41/594 27/391 22/323 16/238 11/154
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ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 0.680 in.2 / 438.7mm2 Wt. = 0.88 lbs./ft. / 1.31kg/m.

I = 2.62 in.4 / 1090526mm.4 S = 1.31 in.3 / 21467mm.3

SPAN DEFLECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD
FT/m
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
3/0.91 435/6343 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 296/4322
4/1.22 244/3562 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 211/3086 141/2053
5/1.52 156/2275 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 153/2237 115/1675 76/1112
6/1.83 108/1576 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 92/1336 68/999 45/662
7/2.13 79/1154 Fb ----/---- 71/1029 59/855 44/638 29/421
8/2.44 60/881 Fb ----/---- 48/695 40/577 29/430 19/282
9/2.74 48/693 Fb ----/---- 34/490 28/406 21/301 13/196
10/3.05 38/559 Fb 37/540 24/356 20/295 15/218 10/141
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

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ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Major Axis
********Laterally Supported **********

Aw(in.2 / mm.2)=1.3125 / 846.7 Wt.(lbs. / kg/m)=1.49 / 2.22

I(in.4 / mm.4)=7.38 / 3071788 S(in.3 /mm.3)=2.684 / 43917.00
SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
3/0.91 1311/19127 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1118/16318 745/10869
4/1.22 803/11722 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 739/10781 554/8078 368/5376
5/1.52 513/7491 Fb ----/---- 493/7200 411/5995 308/4489 204/2983
6/1.83 356/5193 Fb ----/---- 299/4365 249/3633 186/2717 123/1802
7/2.13 261/3808 Fb ----/---- 194/2825 161/2349 120/1755 79/1160
8/2.44 199/2908 Fb 199/2899 132/1923 109/1597 82/1191 54/784
9/2.74 157/2292 Fb 141/2057 93/1362 77/1130 58/840 38/550
10/3.05 127/1851 Fb 103/1507 68/995 56/825 42/611 27/398
11/3.35 104/1525 Fb 78/1134 51/746 42/617 31/456 20/294
12/3.66 87/1276 Fb 60/872 39/572 32/472 24/346 15/221
13/3.96 74/1083 Fb 47/683 31/446 25/367 18/268 12/169
14/4.27 64/930 Fb 37/543 24/352 20/289 14/209 9/130
15/4.57 55/806 Fb 30/438 19/282 16/230 11/165 7/100

Minor Axis
********Laterally Supported **********

Aw(in.2 / mm.2)=0.56 / 361.2 Wt.(lbs. / kg/m)=1.49 / 2.22

I(in.4 / mm.4)= 0.32 / 133194 S(in.3 / mm.3 )=0.287 / 4752.00
SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
3/0.91 211/3073 Fb 166/2425 110/1607 91/1334 68/993 45/652
4/1.22 118/1716 Fb 71/1029 46/676 38/559 28/412 18/265
5/1.52 75/1088 Fb 36/518 23/336 19/275 14/199 8/123
6/1.83 51/746 Fb 20/289 13/183 10/148 7/104 4/59

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152.4 x 41.3 x 6.4 CHANNEL

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 1.375 in.2 / 887.1mm.2 Wt. = 1.67 lbs./ft. / 2.49kg/m.

I = 10.18 in.4 / 4237236mm.4 S = 3.39 in.3 / 5552mm.3

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 536/7820 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 405/5908 269/3929
6/1.83 371/5422 F b ----/---- ----/---- 332/4845 249/3627 165/2408
7/2.13 272/3976 Fb ----/---- 261/3803 217/3164 162/2366 107/1567
8/2.44 208/3037 Fb ----/---- 179/2607 149/2167 111/1618 73/1069
9/2.74 164/2394 Fb ----/---- 127/1857 106/1542 79/1149 52/757
10/3.05 132/1933 Fb ----/---- 93/1364 78/1132 58/842 38/551
11/3.35 109/1593 Fb 107/1557 70/1028 58/852 43/632 28/411
12/3.66 91/1334 Fb 82/1202 54/792 45/655 33/484 21/313
13/3.96 78/1132 Fb 65/945 43/620 35/512 26/377 17/241
14/4.27 67/972 Fb 52/755 34/493 28/406 20/297 13/189
15/4.57 58/ 843 Fb 42/611 27/397 22/326 16/237 10/149
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

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152.4 x 42.9 x 9.5 CHANNEL

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 1.969 in.2 / 1270.3mm.2 Wt. = 2.39 lbs./ft. / 3.87kg/m.

I = 14.55 in.4 / 6056167mm.4 S = 4.85 in.3 / 79477mm.3

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT/m LOAD
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 1178/17199 Fv ----/---- 928/13538 773/11274 579/8445 385/5615
6/1.83 895/13063 Fb 857/12500 570/8319 475/6925 355/5183 236/3441
7/2.13 657/9586 Fb 560/8173 372/5434 310/4521 232/3380 153/2239
8/2.44 502/7329 Fb 384/5608 255/3724 212/3096 158/2311 105/1526
9/2.74 396/5782 Fb 274/4000 182/2652 151/2203 112/1641 74/1079
10/3.05 320/4675 Fb 202/2944 133/1948 111/1616 82/1201 54/786
11/3.35 264/3856 Fb 152/2224 101/1468 83/1216 62/901 40/586
12/3.66 222/3233 Fb 118/1716 77/1130 64/934 47/690 31/445
13/3.96 188/2748 Fb 92/1349 61/885 50/730 37/537 24/343
14/4.27 162/2364 Fb 74/1077 48/703 40/579 29/423 18/267
15/4.57 141/2053 Fb 60/871 39/566 32/464 23/337 14/210
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 800 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 8 X 2 3/16 X 3/8 CHANNEL
203.2 x 55.6 x 9.5 CHANNEL

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 2.719 in.2 / 1754mm.2 Wt. = 3.20 lbs./ft. / 4.76kg/m.

I = 35.77 in.4 / 14888598mm.4 S = 8.94 in.3 / 146500mm.3

SPAN DEFLECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD
FT/m L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 1627/23752 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1235/18030 822/12001
6/1.83 1271/18545 Fv ----/---- 1261/18405 1050/15327 787/11481 523/7634
7/2.13 932/13610 F v ----/---- 845/12333 704/10268 527/7686 350/5105
8/2.44 713/10406 Fb ----/---- 590/8613 491/7168 367/5361 244/3555
9/2.74 563/8210 Fb ----/---- 426/6224 355/5177 265/3868 175/2559
10/3.05 455/6639 Fb ----/---- 317/4627 264/3846 197/2870 130/1894
11/3.35 375/5477 Fb 364/5314 241/3523 201/2926 149/2180 98/1434
12/3.66 315/4593 Fb 283/4135 188/2737 156/2271 116/1689 76/1106
13/3.96 268/3905 Fb 224/3275 148/2164 123/1793 91/1330 59/867
14/4.27 230/3359 Fb 180/2633 119/1736 98/1437 73/1063 47/689
15/4.57 200/2918 Fb 147/2145 97/1410 80/1165 59/860 38/554
16/4.88 175/2558 F b 121/1767 79/1159 65/956 48/702 31/449
17/5.18 155/2259 Fb 101/1471 66/961 54/791 40/579 25/366
18/5.49 138/2009 Fb 85/1235 55/804 45/660 33/480 21/301
19/5.79 123/1797 Fb 72/1045 46/677 38/555 27/401 17/248
20/6.10 111/1616 Fb 61/890 39/574 32/469 23/337 14/205
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 800 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 10 X 2 3/4 X 1/2 CHANNEL
254.0 x 69.9 x 12.7 CHANNEL

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 4.50 in.2 / 2903.2mm.2 Wt. = 5.30 lbs./ft. / 7.89kg/m.

I = 92.49 in.4 / 38497245mm.4 S = 18.50 in.3 / 303161mm.3

SPAN DEFLECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD
FT/m
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
6/1.83 1869/27278 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1802/26298 1199/17503
7/2.13 1601/23369 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1239/18077 824/12022
8/2.44 1400/20437 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1177/17183 882/12865 586/8548
9/2.74 1244/18156 F v ----/---- 1037/15140 864/12602 646/9430 429/6257
10/3.05 1090/15910 Fb ----/---- 781/11393 650/9479 486/7088 322/4696
11/3.35 900/13133 Fb ----/---- 600/8762 499/7287 373/5443 247/3600
12/3.66 755/11022 Fb 709/10347 470/6866 391/5707 292/4258 193/2810
13/3.96 643/9378 Fb 565/8246 375/5468 311/4542 232/3385 153/2227
14/4.27 553/8074 Fb 457/6670 303/4418 251/3667 187/2728 123/1790
15/4.57 481/7022 Fb 374/5464 248/3614 205/2997 153/2226 100/1455
16/4.88 422/6161 Fb 310/4526 205/2988 170/2476 126/1835 82/1194
17/5.18 373/5448 F b 259/3787 171/2495 141/2065 105/1527 68/989
18/5.49 332/4850 Fb 219/3196 144/2101 119/1737 88/1281 56/825
19/5.79 298/4344 Fb 186/2719 122/1783 101/1471 74/1082 47/692
20/6.10 268/3912 Fb 160/2329 104/1523 86/1255 63/919 40/584
21/6.40 243/3540 Fb 138/2008 90/1309 74/1077 54/786 34/495
22/6.71 220/3218 Fb 119/1741 78/1132 64/928 46/674 29/420
23/7.01 201/2936 Fb 104/1517 67/982 55/804 40/581 25/358
24/7.32 184/2690 Fb 91/1329 59/857 48/699 34/503 21/306
25/7.62 169/2472 Fb 80/1168 51/750 42/610 30/436 18/261
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 800 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 11 1/2 X 2 3/4 X 1/2 CHANNEL
292.1 x 69.9 x 12.7 CHANNEL

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 5.25 in.2 / 3387.1mm.2 Wt. = 6.07 lbs./ft. / 9.04kg/m.

I = 124.6 in.4 / 51862436mm.4 S = 21.67 in.3 / 315007mm.3

SPAN DEFLECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD
FT/m
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
6/1.83 /
2618 31822 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1540/22472
7/2.13 1868/27261 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1605/23429 1068/15585
8/2.44 1634/23841 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1537/22430 1151/16797 765/11164
9/2.74 1451/21181 Fv ----/---- 1362/19875 1134/16545 849/12383 563/8222
10/3.05 1277/18635 Fb ----/---- 1029/15023 857/12502 641/9351 425/6200
11/3.35 1054/15383 Fb ----/---- 795/11596 661/9646 494/7209 327/4772
12/3.66 885/12910 Fb ----/---- 625/9114 519/7578 388/5658 256/3738
13/3.96 753/10985 Fb 752/10968 499/7278 414/6048 309/4510 204/2973
14/4.27 648/9458 Fb 609/8891 404/5893 335/4894 250/3645 164/2396
15/4.57 564/8225 Fb 500/7296 331/4830 275/4008 204/2981 134/1953
16/4.88 495/7217 Fb 415/6054 274/4002 227/3318 169/2463 110/1608
17/5.18 437/6381 Fb 348/5072 229/3348 190/2773 141/2054 91/1335
18/5.49 389/5681 Fb 294/4287 194/2824 160/2336 118/1727 77/1117
19/5.79 349/5088 Fb 250/3652 164/2401 136/1984 100/1462 64/941
20/6.10 314/4582 Fb 215/3133 141/2055 116/1695 85/1246 55/796
21/6.40 284/4147 Fb 185/2705 121/1769 100/1457 73/1067 46/678
22/6.71 258/3769 Fb 161/2348 105/1532 86/1259 63/919 40/579
23/7.01 236/3440 Fb 140/2050 91/1332 75/1093 54/794 34/496
24/7.32 216/3151 Fb 123/1797 80/1164 65/953 47/689 29/425
25/7.62 198/2896 Fb 108/1583 70/1021 57/834 41/600 25/366
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

At the time of this printing, this was a non-stocked part.

The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be
subject to set-up charges as well as premium
per foot cost.

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 12 X 3 X 1/2 CHANNEL
304.8 x 76.2 x 12.7 CHANNEL

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 5.5 in.2 / 3548.4mm.2 Wt. = 6.50 lbs./ft. /9.68kg/m.

I = 143.5 in.4 / 59729209mm.4 S = 23.90 in.3 / 391651mm.3

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
6/1.83 2285/33342 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1714/25014
7/2.13 1957/28564 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1799/26248 1197/17465
8/2.44 1712/24981 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1296/18916 862/12577
9/2.74 1409/20565 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1282/18705 960/14003 637/9301
10/3.05 1140/16638 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 972/14181 727/10610 482/7039
11/3.35 941/13733 Fv ----/---- 903/13185 752/10971 562/8202 372/5434
12/3.66 790/11523 Fb ----/---- 712/10387 592/8639 442/6453 292/4268
13/3.96 672/9803 Fb ----/---- 569/8310 473/6908 353/5156 233/3403
14/4.27 578/8439 Fb ----/---- 462/6740 384/5600 286/4174 188/2749
15/4.57 503/7338 Fb ----/---- 379/5533 315/4594 234/3420 154/2246
16/4.88 441/6437 Fb ----/---- 315/4591 261/3809 194/2831 127/1853
17/5.18 390/5690 Fb ----/---- 264/3846 218/3188 162/2365 106/1543
18/5.49 347/5065 Fb 337/4924 223/3249 184/2690 137/1992 89/1294
19/5.79 311/4535 Fb 288/4199 190/2766 157/2288 116/1690 75/1093
20/6.10 280/4083 Fb 247/3606 162/2370 134/1958 99/1443 64/928
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

At the time of this printing, this was a non-stocked item.

The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 3 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 I-BEAM
76.2 x 38.1 x 6.41 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 0.63 in.2 / 403.2mm.2 Wt. = 1.10 lbs./ft. /1.64kg/m.

I = 1.75 in.4 / 728405mm.4 S = 1.17 in.3 / 19173mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 102/1488 468/6825 Fv 355/5188 237/3453 197/2875 147/2152 98/1429
5/1.52 50/724 311/4537 Fb 190/2776 126/1845 105/1535 79/1147 52/759
6/1.83 28/403 216/3146 Fb 113/1643 75/1090 62/905 46/675 30/445
7/2.13 17/244 158/2307 Fb 72/1046 47/692 39/574 29/426 19/279
8/2.44 11/156 121/1762 Fb 48/703 32/463 26/383 19/283 13/184
9/2.74 7/104 95/1389 Fb 34/493 22/323 18/266 13/196 9/125
10/3.05 5/71 77/1122 Fb 24/357 16/232 13/191 10/139 6/87
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

At the time of this printing, this was a non-stocked item.

The mill run on this item is 1,400 feet.

Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot
cost.

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 3 1/2 X 1 1/2 X 3/16 I-BEAM
88.9 x 38.1 x 4.7

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Aw (in.2 / mm.2 ) = 0.585 / 377.4 Wt. (lbs. / kg.m. ) = 0.88 / 1.31

I (in.4 / mm.4 ) = 2.01 / 836625 S (in.3 / mm.3) = 1.15 / 18845

SPAN NO LATERAL SUPPORT LATERALLY SUPPORTED

FEET/ MAXIMUM MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
METERS LOAD LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 84/984 430/6388 Fb 397/5795 264/3858 220/3213 165/2406 110/1599
5/1.52 40/461 275/4460 Fb 215/3131 143/2083 119/1733 89/1296 59/859
6/1.83 22/249 191/3093 Fb 128/1865 85/1238 71/1029 53/768 35/507
7/2.13 13/146 140/2269 Fb 82/1192 54/790 45/656 33/488 22/321
8/2.44 8/91 107/1733 Fb 55/804 36/531 30/440 22/327 15/213
9/2.74 5/59 84/1367 Fb 39/566 26/372 21/308 16/227 10/147
10/3.05 4/38 68/1104 Fb 28/411 18/269 15/222 11/163 7/104
The part weight has been deducted in the above table.

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR).

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 1000 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 4 X 2 X 1/4 I-BEAM
101.6 x 50.8 x 6.4 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 0.875 in.2 / 564.5mm.2 Wt. = 1.50 lbs./ft. / 2.23kg/m.

I = 4.41 in.4 / 1835581mm.4 S = 2.21 in.3 / 36215mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 224/3265 655/9555 Fv ----/---- 542/7915 452/6592 338/4939 225/3285
5/1.52 104/1514 524/7640 Fv 450/6565 299/4369 249/3638 187/2723 124/1808
6/1.83 56/817 408/5950 Fb 272/3965 181/2636 150/2193 112/1639 74/1085
7/2.13 33/486 299/4366 Fb 175/2560 116/1699 97/1412 72/1054 48/695
8/2.44 21/310 229/3337 Fb 119/1740 79/1153 66/957 49/712 32/468
9/2.74 14/207 180/2632 Fb 84/1232 56/814 46/675 34/500 22/326
10/3.05 10/142 146/2128 Fb 62/901 41/593 34/491 25/362 16/234
11/3.35 7/100 120/1755 Fb 46/676 30/443 25/366 18/269 12/172
12/3.66 5/71 101/1471 Fb 36/519 23/338 19/278 14/203 9/128
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 1,000 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per
foot cost.

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 5 1/2 X 2 1/2 X 1/4 I-BEAM
139.7 x 63.5 x 6.4

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Aw (in.2 / mm.2 ) = 1.25 / 806 Wt. (lbs. / kg.m. ) = 1.92 / 2.86

I (in.4 / mm.4 ) = 11.21 / 4665954 S (in.3 / mm.3) = 4.08 / 66859.00

SPAN NO LATERAL SUPPORT LATERALLY SUPPORTED

FEET/ MAXIMUM MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
METERS LOAD LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 482/7034 936/13654 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 742/10829 494/7210
5/1.52 265/3874 748/10917 Fv ----/---- 686/10013 571/8340 428/6248 285/4156
6/1.83 138/2010 623/9093 Fv ----/---- 426/6221 355/5179 266/3878 176/2576
7/2.13 80/1164 498/7262 Fb 422/6156 281/4094 233/ 3407 175/2549 116/1690
8/2.44 50/728 381/5554 Fb 291/4247 193/2822 161/2347 120/1753 79/1159
9/2.74 33/482 300/4382 Fb 208/3041 138/2018 115/1677 86/1251 57/825
10/3.05 23/332 243/3544 Fb 154/2246 102/1488 85/1235 63/919 41/604
11/3.35 16/236 200/2924 Fb 117/1701 77/1125 64/933 47/692 31/452
12/3.66 12/171 168/2453 Fb 90/1316 59/868 49/719 36/532 24/345
13/3.96 9/126 143/2086 Fb 71/1037 47/682 39/564 28/416 18/268
14/4.27 6/94 123/1795 Fb 57/830 37/544 31/449 23/329 14/210
15/4.57 5/70 107/1560 Fb 46/673 30/439 25/361 18/264 11/167
The part weight has been deducted in the above table.
This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 1000 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 6 X 3 X 1/4 I-BEAM
152.4 x 76.2 x 6.4 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 1.375 in.2 / 887.1mm.2 Wt. = 2.20 lbs./ft. / 3.27kg/m.

I = 15.87 in.4 / 7071772mm.4 S = 5.29 in.3 / 92751mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 364/5307 823/12008 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 759/11083 569/8304 379/5525
6/1.83 184/2689 685/10001 Fv ----/---- 576/8400 479/6995 359/5238 239/3481
7/2.13 104/1524 587/8568 Fv 576/8403 383/5591 319/4654 239/3483 158/2311
8/2.44 64/936 513/7493 Fv 400/5844 266/3885 221/3232 166/2416 110/1600
9/2.74 42/610 433/6321 Fv 289/4211 192/2796 159/2325 119/1736 79/1146
10/3.05 28/415 350/5114 Fb 214/3124 142/2072 118/1721 88/1283 58/845
11/3.35 20/292 289/4221 Fb 163/2376 108/1573 89/1306 67/971 44/637
12/3.66 14/210 243/3542 Fb 126/1845 84/1219 69/1011 51/750 34/489
13/3.96 11/154 206/3013 Fb 100/1458 66/961 55/796 40/589 26/382
14/4.27 8/114 178/2594 Fb 80/1170 53/769 44/636 32/469 21/302
15/4.57 6/84 155/2255 Fb 65/951 43/623 35/514 26/377 17/241
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 800 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 6 X 3 X 3/8 I-BEAM
152.4 x 76.2 x 9.5 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 1.969 in.2 / 1270mm.2 Wt. = 3.20 lbs./ft./4.76kg/m.

I = 22.35 in.4 / 9302772mm.4 S = 7.45 in.3 / 122084mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 634/9256 1178/17195 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1074/15678 805/11747 536/7816
6/1.83 333/4860 981/14321 Fv ----/---- 813/11870 677/9884 507/7401 337/4918
7/2.13 195/2847 841/12268 Fv 813/11865 541/7894 450/6571 337/4916 224/3262
8/2.44 123/1801 735/10729 Fv 565/8246 376/5482 313/4561 234/3409 155/2257
9/2.74 83/1206 610/8901 Fb 407/5939 270/3944 225/3279 168/2447 111/1616
10/3.05 58/842 493/7201 Fb 302/4405 200/2921 166/2426 124/1808 82/1190
11/3.35 42/607 407/5943 Fb 229/3349 152/2217 126/1840 94/1368 61/896
12/3.66 31/449 342/4986 Fb 178/2599 118/1717 98/1423 72/1056 47/688
13/3.96 23/338 291/4242 Fb 141/2053 93/1353 77/1120 57/828 37/537
14/4.27 18/258 250/3651 Fb 113/1647 74/1082 61/894 45/659 29/424
15/4.57 14/199 218/3174 Fb 92/1339 60/877 50/723 36/530 23/338
16/4.88 11/154 191/2784 Fb 75/1100 49/718 40/591 30/431 19/272
17/5.18 8/120 169/2461 Fb 63/913 41/593 33/487 24/353 15/220
18/5.49 6/93 150/2190 Fb 52/765 34/494 28/404 20/291 12/179
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR) and Vinylester Fire Retardant (VE).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 800 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 8 X 4 X 3/8 I-BEAM
203.2 x 101.6 x 9.5 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 2.719 in.2 / 1754mm.2 Wt. = 4.30 lbs./ft. / 6.4kg/m.

I = 55.55 in.4 / 23121656mm.4 S = 13.89 in.3 / 227616mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 2035/29698 2035/29698 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1744/25452
5/1.52 1627/23746 1627/23746 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1094/15970
6/1.83 837/12217 1355/19778 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1084/15815 721/10522
7/2.13 471/6880 1161/16943 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 994/14506 744/10864 495/7222
8/2.44 288/4210 1015/14818 Fv ----/---- 850/12400 707/10323 529/7727 352/5130
9/2.74 188/2741 902/13164 Fv ----/---- 623/9093 518/7567 388/5659 257/3752
10/3.05 128/1872 811/11841 Fv 705/10289 469/6838 390/5688 291/4250 193/2813
11/3.35 91/1327 737/10759 Fv 542/7915 360/5256 299/4370 223/3261 148/2153
12/3.66 66/969 639/9321 Fb 425/6205 282/4116 234/3420 175/2549 115/1678
13/3.96 50/724 544/7933 Fb 339/4945 224/3276 186/2720 139/2024 91/1328
14/4.27 38/551 468/6831 Fb 274/3998 181/2644 150/2193 112/1629 73/1065
15/4.57 29/426 407/5943 Fb 224/3273 148/2161 123/1790 91/1327 59/864
16/4.88 23/332 357/5216 Fb 186/2709 122/1785 101/1477 75/1092 48/707
17/5.18 18/261 316/4613 Fb 155/2265 102/1489 84/1230 62/907 40/584
18/5.49 14/206 281/4108 Fb 131/1910 86/1252 71/1033 52/759 33/485
19/5.79 11/163 252/3680 Fb 111/1623 73/1061 60/874 44/640 28/406
20/6.10 9/129 227/3315 Fb 95/1389 62/905 51/744 37/542 23/341
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-21
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 8 X 4 X 1/2 I-BEAM
203.2 x 101.6 x 12.7 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 3.50 in.2 / 2258mm.2 Wt. = 5.70 lbs./ft. / 8.48kg/m.

I = 70.62 in.4 / 29394263mm.4 S = 17.66 in.3 / 289396mm.3
NO LATERAL
SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
SUPPORT
FT/m LOAD
MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
6/1.83 1233/17993 1744/25456 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1383/20182 920/13427
7/2.13 709/10346 1494/21808 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1267/18497 949/13852 631/9207
8/2.44 442/6455 1307/19071 Fv ----/---- 1083/15802 901/13154 675/9845 448/6536
9/2.74 293/4280 1161/16943 Fv ----/---- 794/11581 660/9637 494/7207 327/4777
10/3.05 204/2972 1044 / 15240 Fv 898/13101 597/8706 496/7241 371/5410 245/3579
11/3.35 147/2140 949/13847 Fv 690/10075 458/6689 381/5560 284/4149 188/2738
12/3.66 109/1586 812/11847 Fb 541/7896 359/5236 298/4350 222/3241 146/2133
13/3.96 82/1203 691/10083 Fb 431/6291 285/4166 237/3458 176/2573 116/1687
14/4.27 64/929 595/8682 Fb 348/5084 230/3362 191/2788 142/2070 93/1352
15/4.57 50/728 518/7552 Fb 285/4161 188/2746 156/2275 115/1685 75/1096
16/4.88 40/577 454/6628 Fb 236/3444 155/2268 129/1876 95/1386 61/896
17/5.18 32/462 402/5862 Fb 197/2878 130/1891 107/1562 79/1151 51/739
18/5.49 25/372 358/5219 Fb 166/2426 109/1590 90/1311 66/962 42/614
19/5.79 21/301 320/4676 Fb 141/2061 92/1346 76/1108 56/810 35/512
20/6.10 17/244 289/4212 F b 121/1763 79/1148 65/943 47/686 29/430
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot and 25-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR) and Vinylester Fire Retardant (VE).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-22
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 10 X 5 X 3/8 I-BEAM
254 x 127 x 9.5 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 3.469 in.2 / 2237mm.2 Wt. = 5.78 lbs./ft. / 8.6kg/m.

I = 111.63 in.4 / 46463914mm.4 S = 22.33 in.3 / 365923mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
7/2.13 1032/15066 1481/21613 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1305/19046 868/12669
8/2.44 618/9026 1295/18900 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1271/18543 952/13886 632/9229
9/2.74 395/5761 1151 /16791 Fv ----/---- 1141 /16652 950/13860 711 /10374 472/6888
10/3.05 265/3863 1035/15104 Fv ----/---- 871/12717 725/10583 542/7916 360/5249
11 /3.35 185/2694 940/13723 Fv ----/---- 678/9898 564/8235 422/6155 279/4075
12/3.66 133/1939 861/12572 Fv 808/11793 537/7834 446/6514 333/4864 220/3215
13/3.96 98/1432 795/11599 Fv 649/9478 431/6291 358/5228 267/3900 176/2572
14/4.27 74/1080 738/10764 Fv 529/7719 351/5118 291/4251 217/3167 143/2083
15/4.57 57/828 656/9570 Fb 436/6359 289/4211 240/3496 178/2601 117 /1706
16/4.88 44/644 576/8401 Fb 363/5294 240/3501 199/2904 148/2157 97/1410
17/5.18 35/506 509/7432 Fb 305/4449 201/2938 167/2434 124/1804 81/1175
18/5.49 27/401 454/6620 Fb 258/3770 170/2485 141/2057 104/1521 68/986
19/5.79 22/319 407/5933 Fb 221/3218 145/2117 120/1750 89/1292 57/833
20/6.10 17/255 366/5346 Fb 190/2766 124/1816 103/1499 76/1103 48/708
21/6.40 14/203 332/4842 Fb 164/2393 107/1567 89/1292 65/948 41/604
22/6.71 11 /162 302/4404 Fb 143/2081 93/1359 77/1119 56/818 35/517
23/7.01 9/128 276/4022 Fb 125/1819 81/1185 67/973 49/709 30/444
24/7.32 7/100 253/3687 Fb 109/1598 71/1037 58/850 42/616 26/383
25/7.62 5/77 232/3391 Fb 97/1409 62/911 51/745 37/538 23/330
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English / Metric

At the time of this printing, this was a non-stocked item.

The mill run on this item is 700 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject
to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-23
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 10 X 5 X 1/2 I-BEAM
254 x 127 x 12.7 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 4.50 in.2 / 2903mm.2 Wt. = 7.20 lbs./ft. / 10.71 kg/m.

I = 143.29 in.4 / 59641801mm.4 S = 28.66 in.3 / 469653mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
7/2.13 1471/21472 1921/28040 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1682/24542 1119 /16326
8/2.44 894/13050 1680/24522 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1636/23879 1225/17883 815/11887
9/2.74 579/8452 1493/21786 Fv ----/---- 1468/21429 1222/17840 915/13354 608/8868
10/3.05 394/5752 1343/19597 Fv ----/---- 1121 /16363 933/13618 698/10188 463/6757
11 /3.35 279/4070 1220/17806 Fv ----/---- 873/12733 726/10594 543/7919 359/5244
12/3.66 204/2973 1118 /16313 Fv 1039/15165 690/10075 574/8378 429/6258 283/4137
13/3.96 153/2228 1031/15050 Fv 835/12187 554/8090 461/6724 344/5017 227/3309
14/4.27 117 /1705 957/13968 Fv 680/9924 451/6581 375/5466 279/4074 184/2681
15/4.57 91/1327 842/12287 Fb 560/8175 371/5415 308/4495 229/3345 150/2195
16/4.88 72/1048 739/10786 Fb 466/6806 308/4502 256/3734 190/2774 124/1815
17/5.18 57/837 654/9542 Fb 392/5719 259/3777 215/3130 159/2322 104/1513
18/5.49 46/675 582/8500 Fb 332/4846 219/3196 181/2645 134/1958 87/1270
19/5.79 38/548 522/7618 Fb 283/4137 187/2723 154/2252 114 /1663 74/1073
20/6.10 31/448 470/6865 Fb 244/3557 160/2336 132/1929 97/1421 62/912
21/6.40 25/367 426/6217 Fb 211 /3076 138/2016 114 /1662 84/1221 53/779
22/6.71 21/301 388/5656 Fb 183/2676 120/1749 99/1440 72/1054 46/667
23/7.01 17/247 354/5165 Fb 160/2339 104/1525 86/1253 63/913 39/574
24/7.32 14/202 324/4735 Fb 141/2055 91/1335 75/1095 54/795 34/495
25/7.62 11 /165 298/4356 Fb 124/1812 80/1173 66/960 48/694 29/428
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English / Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot and 25-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR) and Vinylester Fire Retardant (VE).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject
to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-24
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 12 X 6 X 1/2 I-BEAM
304.8 x 152.4 x 12.7 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 5.5 in.2 / 3548mm.2 Wt. = 8.70 lbs./ft. / 12.95kg/m.

I = 253.96 in.4/105706133mm.4 S = 42.33 in.3 / 693664mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
7/2.13 2348/34273 2348/34273 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1715/25029
8/2.44 1693/24706 2054/29973 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1922/28049 1278/18657
9/2.74 1080/15757 1825/26629 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1463/21350 972/14191
10/3.05 724/10567 1641/23953 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1515/22105 1134/16547 753/10989
11/3.35 505/7377 1491/21764 Fv ----/---- 1434/20929 1194/17420 893/13033 592/8646
12/3.66 365/5322 1366/19940 Fv ----/---- 1147/16739 954/13928 714/10414 473/6901
13/3.96 270/3945 1261/18396 Fv ----/---- 929/13564 773/11282 578/8430 382/5578
14/4.27 205/2990 1170/17073 Fv 1147/16746 762/11121 634/9247 473/6903 312/4560
15/4.57 158/2310 1091/15926 Fv 952/13886 631/9215 525/7658 391/5712 258/3766
16/4.88 124/1812 1023/14923 Fv 797/11627 528/7709 439/6403 327/4770 215/3138
17/5.18 99/1441 962/14038 Fv 673/9820 446/6504 370/5399 275/4018 181/2636
18/5.49 79/1159 862/12583 Fb 573/8360 379/5531 314/4588 234/3409 153/2230
19/5.79 64/940 773/11280 Fb 491/7168 325/4736 269/3926 200/2913 130/1899
20/6.10 53/768 697/10168 Fb 424/6187 280/4082 232/3381 172/2504 111/1627
21/6.40 43/631 631/9211 Fb 368/5372 242/3539 201/2928 148/2164 96/1400
22/6.71 36/521 574/8381 Fb 321/4690 211/3084 175/2549 129/1880 83/1211
23/7.01 30/431 525/7658 Fb 282/4115 185/2701 152/2230 112/1640 72/1051
24/7.32 24/357 481/7022 Fb 249/3627 163/2376 134/1959 98/1437 63/916
25/7.62 20/296 443/6462 Fb 220/3211 144/2098 118/1727 87/1264 55/800
26/7.92 17/245 409/5965 Fb 196/2853 127/1860 105/1529 76/1115 48/701
27/8.23 14/201 378/5522 Fb 174/2545 113/1654 93/1357 68/986 42/615
28/8.53 11/165 351/5126 Fb 156/2277 101/1476 83/1208 60/875 37/541
29/8.84 9/133 327/4770 Fb 140/2044 90/1320 74/1079 53/777 33/476
30/9.14 7/106 305/4449 Fb 126/1839 81/1184 66/965 47/692 29/419
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot and 25-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR) and Vinylester Fire Retardant (VE).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 400 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject
to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-25
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 18 X 3/8 X 4 1/2 X 1/2 I-BEAM
457.2 x 9.5 x 114.3 x 12.7 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 6.375 in.2 / 4112mm.2 Wt. = 8.70 lbs./ft. / 12.95kg/m.

I = 498.15 in.4 / 207345685mm.4 S = 55.35 in.3 / 907024mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
6/1.83 2864/41793 3179/46391 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 3032/44253
7/2.13 1566/22848 2723/39746 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 2301/33580
8/2.44 930/13571 2382/34762 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1777/25940
9/2.74 588/8585 2116/30885 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 2096/30585 1394/20348
10/3.05 391/5705 1904/27784 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1667/24334 1109/16180
11/3.35 270/3942 1730/25247 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1343/19601 892/13025
12/3.66 193/2810 1585/23132 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1462/21333 1094/15968 727/10603
13/3.96 141/2055 1462/21343 Fv ----/---- 1446/21106 1204/17567 901/13143 598/8720
14/4.27 105/1535 1357/19809 Fv ----/---- 1203/17550 1001/14604 748/10921 496/7239
15/4.57 80/1165 1266/18480 Fv ----/---- 1009/14723 839/12248 627/9154 415/6060
16/4.88 61/896 1187/17317 Fv ----/---- 853/12451 709/10354 530/7734 350/5114
17/5.18 48/696 1116/16291 Fv 1095/15975 727/10608 604/8818 451/6582 298/4346
18/5.49 37/545 1054/15379 Fv 940/13712 623/9099 518/7562 386/5639 255/3717
19/5.79 29/428 998/14563 Fv 812/11846 538/7855 447/6524 333/4862 219/3199
20/6.10 23/337 914/13335 Fb 705/10293 467/6820 388/5662 289/4215 190/2768
21/6.40 18/264 828/12083 Fb 616/8993 408/5953 338/4940 252/3673 165/2406
22/6.71 14/206 754/10998 Fb 541/7897 358/5222 297/4331 220/3216 144/2102
23/7.01 11/159 689/10052 Fb 477/6967 315/4602 261/3814 194/2829 126/1843
24/7.32 8/121 632/9221 Fb 423/6173 279/4073 231/3373 171/2498 111/1623
25/7.62 6/89 582/8488 Fb 376/5491 248/3619 205/2994 152/2214 98/1434
26/7.92 4/62 537/7838 Fb 336/4904 221/3227 183/2668 135/1969 87/1270
27/8.23 3/39 497/7259 Fb 301/4394 198/2887 163/2385 120/1757 /
77 1129
28/8.53 1/20 462/6741 Fb 271/3950 178/2591 147/2138 108/1572 69/1006
29/8.84 ----/---- 430/6276 Fb 244/3562 160/2332 132/1922 97/1410 62/898
30/9.14 ----/---- 401/5856 Fb 221/3221 144/2105 119/1733 87/1268 55/803
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

At the time of this printing, this was a non-stocked item.

The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject
to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-26
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 24 X 3/8 X 7 1/2 X 3/4 I-BEAM
609.6 x 9.5 x 190.5 x 19.1 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 8.44 in.2 / 5445mm.2 Wt. = 15.20 lbs./ft. / 22.62kg/m.

I = 1877 in.4 / 781266386mm.4 S = 156.42 in.3 / 2563265mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
10/3.05 2517/36730 2517/36730 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 2421/35335
11/3.35 2287/33371 2287/33371 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 2048/29887
12/3.66 1649/24071 2095/30571 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1744/25450
13/3.96 1204/17569 1932/28203 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1494/21804
14/4.27 899/13127 1793/26172 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1287/18782
15/4.57 686/10006 1673/24413 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1114/16262
16/4.88 532/7760 1567/22873 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1462/21330 969/14146
17/5.18 419/6108 1474/21514 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1278/18651 847/12360
18/5.49 334/4870 1391/20307 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1122/16378 743/10844
19/5.79 269/3926 1317/19226 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 989/14439 655/9552
20/6.10 219/3196 1251/18254 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1172/17111 876/12778 579/8445
21/6.40 180/2624 1191/17374 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1042/15205 778/11348 513/7492
22/6.71 149/2170 1136/16574 Fv ----/---- 1118/16314 929/13558 693/10113 457/6668
23/7.01 124/1806 1086/15844 Fv ----/---- 1000/14598 831/12128 619/9041 408/5953
24/7.32 104/1511 1040/15174 Fv ----/---- 898/13104 746/10883 556/8107 365/5331
25-40 see following page
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

At the time of this printing, this was a non-stocked item.

The mill run on this item is 500 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-27
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 24 X 3/8 X 7 1/2 X 3/4 I-BEAM
609.6 x 9.5 x 190.5 x 19.1 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 8.44 in.2 / 5445mm.2 Wt. = 15.20 lbs./ft. / 22.62kg/m.

I = 1877 in.4 / 781266386mm.4 S = 156.42 in.3 / 2563265mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
10-24 see preceding page
25/7.62 87/1269 998/14559 Fv ----/---- 808/11798 671/9794 500/7290 328/4786
26/7.92 73/1069 959/13990 Fv ----/---- 730/10651 606/8839 450/6574 295/4309
27/8.23 62/903 923/13464 Fv ----/---- 661/9641 548/7997 407/5943 266/3888
28/8.53 52/764 889/12975 Fv ----/---- 600/8749 497/7254 369/5385 241/3516
29/8.84 44/647 858/12520 Fv 826/12049 545/7959 452/6596 335/4891 218/3187
30/9.14 37/547 829/12095 Fv 753/10996 497/7256 412/6010 305/4452 198/2894
31/9.45 32/462 802/11698 Fv 689/10056 454/6630 376/5488 278/4061 180/2633
32/9.75 27/389 776/11326 Fv 632/9216 416/6070 344/5022 254/3711 164/2400
33/10.06 22/325 752/10976 Fv 580/8463 382/5568 315/4603 233/3397 150/2191
34/10.36 19/271 730/10646 Fv 534/7787 351/5117 290/4227 213/3115 137/2003
35/10.67 15/223 708/10336 Fv 492/7177 323/4711 266/3889 196/2861 126/1834
36/10.97 12/181 688/10043 Fv 454/6627 298/4344 246/3583 180/2632 115/1681
37/11.28 10/144 669/9765 Fv 420/6129 275/4012 227/3306 166/2424 106/1542
38/11.58 8/112 651/9502 Fv 389/5677 254/3711 209/3055 153/2236 97/1417
39/11.89 6/83 634/9253 Fv 361/5267 236/3437 194/2827 141/2065 89/1303
40/12.19 4/58 618/9016 Fv 335/4893 218/3188 179/2620 131/1909 82/1199
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

At the time of this printing, this was a non-stocked item.

The mill run on this item is 500 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-28
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 3 X 3 X 1/4 WF-BEAM
76.2 x 76.2 x 6.4 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = .625 in.2 / 403.2mm.2 Wt. = 1.64 lbs./ft. / 2.44kg/m.

I = 3.17 in.4 / 1319454mm.4 S = 2.11 in.3 / 34577mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 467/6817 467/6817 Fv ----/---- 389/5674 324/4724 242/3537 161/2350
5/1.52 225/3278 373/5449 Fv 323/4707 214/3130 178/2604 133/1947 88/1290
6/1.83 119/1741 311/4537 Fv 195/2840 129/1885 107/1567 80/1169 53/772
7/2.13 70/1028 266/3885 Fv 125/1831 83/1213 69/1007 51/749 34/491
8/2.44 45/654 218/3183 Fb 85/1242 56/820 47/679 35/504 22/328
9/2.74 30/439 172/2510 Fb 60/877 40/577 33/477 24/351 16/226
10/3.05 21/306 139/2029 Fb 44/639 29/418 24/344 17/252 11/160
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 1,000 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-29
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 4 X 4 X 1/4 WF-BEAM
101.6 x 101.6 x 6.4 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = .875 in.2 / 564.5mm.2 Wt. = 2.15 lbs./ft. / 3.20 kg/m.

I = 7.94 in.4 / 3304878mm.4 S = 3.97 in.3 / 65057mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 654/9546 654/9546 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 523/7630 348/5076
5/1.52 523/7630 523/7630 Fv ----/---- 484/7062 403/5879 302/4402 200/2924
6/1.83 289/4219 435/6353 Fv ----/---- 301/4386 250/3650 187/2729 124/1809
7/2.13 164/2396 373/5441 Fv 297/4342 198/2884 164/2398 123/1791 81/1183
8/2.44 101/1477 326/4757 F v 205/2993 136/1985 113/1649 84/1229 55/809
9/2.74 66/967 285/4156 Fb 147/2140 97/1417 81/1175 60/874 39/572
10/3.05 45/663 230/3360 Fb 108/1578 71/1041 59/863 44/639 28/416
11/3.35 32/471 190/2772 Fb 82/1193 54/785 44/649 33/479 21/309
12/3.66 24/344 159/2324 Fb 63/920 41/603 34/497 25/365 16/233
13/3.96 18/256 135/1976 Fb 50/723 32/471 27/388 19/283 12/178
14/4.27 13/194 116/1699 Fb 39/576 26/373 21/306 15/222 9/137
15/4.57 10/149 101/1476 Fb 32/465 21/299 17/244 12/175 7/106
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 800 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-30
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 6 X 6 X 1/4 WF-BEAM
152.4 x 152.4 x 6.4 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 1.375 in.2 / 887.1mm.2 Wt. = 3.40 lbs./ft. / 5.06kg/m.

I = 28.28 in.4 / 11771025mm.4 S = 9.43 in.3 / 154530mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 822/11990 822/11990 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 554/8091
6/1.83 678/9896 678/9896 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 549/8016 365/5328
7/2.13 497/7258 497/7258 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 377/5504 250/3652
8/2.44 380/5545 380/5545 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 358/5230 268/3910 177/2590
9/2.74 260/3790 299/4371 F b ----/---- ----/---- 262/3830 196/2860 130/1890
10/3.05 173/2522 242/3531 Fb ----/---- 237/3460 197/2875 147/2144 97/1413
11/3.35 120/1746 199/2909 Fb ----/---- 182/2656 151/2205 112/1641 74/1078
12/3.66 85/1248 167/2437 Fb ----/---- 142/2076 118/1722 88/1279 57/836
13/3.96 63/915 142/2069 Fb ----/---- 113/1649 94/1366 69/1012 45/658
14/4.27 47/685 122/1777 Fb ----/---- 91/1328 75/1098 56/811 36/524
15/4.57 36/522 106/1542 Fb ----/---- 74/1082 61/893 45/658 29/422
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 700 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-31
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 6 X 6 X 3/8 WF-BEAM
152.4 x 152.4 x 9.5 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 1.969 in.2 / 1270mm.2 Wt. = 4.90 lbs./ft. / 7.29kg/m.

I = 40.17 in.4 / 16720016mm.4 S = 13.39 in.3 / 219423mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 1472/21480 1472/21480 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1260/18393
5/1.52 1177/17170 1177/17170 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 790/11529
6/1.83 980/14296 980/14296 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 782/11415 520/7586
7/2.13 839/12244 839/12244 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 717/10468 537/7833 356/5198
8/2.44 670/9783 733/10704 Fv ----/---- 613/8943 510/7441 381/5563 252/3685
9/2.74 432/6306 651/9507 Fv ----/---- 449/6551 373/5447 279/4067 184/2688
10/3.05 293/4272 586/8549 Fv 508/7416 337/4920 280/4088 209/3048 138/2008
11/3.35 206/3011 532/7765 Fv 390/5699 259/3775 215/3134 160/2333 105/1531
12/3.66 150/2191 487/7112 Fv 306/4462 202/2951 168/2447 125/1817 81/1188
13/3.96 112/1636 449/6560 Fv 243/3550 161/2343 133/1941 99/1438 64/935
14/4.27 86/1249 395/5765 Fb 196/2865 129/1886 107/1560 79/1152 51/744
15/4.57 66/970 343/5013 F b 160/2341 105/1537 87/1269 64/934 41/599
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-32
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 8 X 8 X 3/8 WF-BEAM
203.2 x 203.2 x 9.5 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 2.719 in.2 / 1754mm.2 Wt. = 6.49 lbs./ft. / 9.66 kg/m.

I = 99.19 in.4 / 41285995mm.4 S = 24.80 in.3 / 406399mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT DEFLECTION
FT/m MAXIMUM LOAD
MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 2033/29666 2033/29666 Fv ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— ——/——
5/1.52 1625/23714 1625/23714 Fv ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— 1483/21636
6/1.83 1353/19746 1353/19746 Fv ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— 1028/15008
7/2.13 1159/16911 1159/16911 Fv ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— 1106/16139 735/10727
8/2.44 1013/14786 1013/14786 Fv ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— 812/11849 539/7868
9/2.74 900/13132 900/13132 Fv ——/—— ——/—— 815/11898 610/8900 404/5902
10/3.05 803/11716 809/11810 Fv ——/—— 752/10968 625/9125 467/6820 309/4515
11/3.35 556/8108 668/9755 Fb ——/—— 587/8566 488/7123 364/5318 241/3514
12/3.66 397/5800 561/8182 Fb ——/—— 466/6797 387/5648 289/4212 190/2777
13/3.96 292/4265 477/6958 Fb ——/—— 375/5469 311/4541 232/3382 152/2223
14/4.27 220/3210 410/5986 Fb ——/—— 305/4455 253/3696 188/2749 123/1801
15/4.57 169/2463 356/5202 Fb ——/—— 251/3669 208/3042 155/2258 101/1474
16/4.88 132/1922 313/4561 Fb ——/—— 209/3052 173/2527 128/1872 83/1216
17/5.18 104/1521 276/4029 Fb 266/3888 175/2561 145/2118 107/1565 69/1012
18/5.49 83/1219 246/3584 Fb 226/3295 148/2165 123/1789 90/1318 58/847
19/5.79 68/986 220/3207 Fb 193/2813 126/1844 104/1521 77/1117 49/713
20/6.10 55/805 198/2885 Fb 166/2417 108/1580 89/1301 65/952 41/603
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/Metric
This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR) and Vinylester Fire Retardant (VE).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 400 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to
set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-33
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 8 X 8 X 1/2 WF-BEAM
203.2 x 203.2 x 12.7 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 3.5 in.2 / 2258mm.2 Wt. = 8.70 lbs./ft. / 12.95 kg/m.

I =126.96 in.4/52844742mm.4 S = 31.74 in.3 / 520125mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
6/1.83 1741/25412 1741/25412 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1319/19254
7/2.13 1491/21764 1491/21764 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1418/20696 943/13755
8/2.44 1304/19028 1304/19028 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1041/15189 691/10083
9/2.74 1158/16899 1158/16899 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1045/15247 781/11404 518/7560
10/3.05 1041/15197 1041/15197 Fv ----/---- 963/14052 801/11689 599/8735 396/5781
11/3.35 795/11596 946/13804 Fv ----/---- 752/10972 625/9122 467/6810 308/4497
12/3.66 574/8378 866/12643 Fv ----/---- 596/8703 495/7231 369/5391 243/3552
13/3.96 426/6222 799/11660 Fv 724/10563 480/7000 398/5812 297/4327 195/2843
14/4.27 324/4730 741/10818 Fv 590/8614 391/5701 324/4729 241/3515 158/2301
15/4.57 251/3667 691/10089 Fv 487/7104 322/4694 267/3890 198/2886 129/1882
16/4.88 198/2890 648/9450 F v 405/5918 267/3903 221/3231 164/2392 106/1552
17/5.18 158/2311 609/8887 Fv 341/4974 224/3273 185/2707 137/1998 88/1290
18/5.49 128/1870 565/8242 Fb 289/4214 190/2767 157/2285 115/1682 74/1079
19/5.79 105/1529 506/7385 Fb 246/3597 161/2355 133/1942 98/1425 62/907
20/6.10 86/1262 456/6652 Fb 212/3090 138/2017 114/1660 83/1213 53/767
21/6.40 72/1049 413/6022 Fb 183/2670 119/1738 98/1427 71/1038 45/650
22/6.71 60/878 375/5476 Fb 159/2319 103/1504 84/1232 61/892 38/553
23/7.01 51/738 343/4999 Fb 139/2025 90/1308 73/1068 53/770 32/471
24/7.32 43/623 314/4581 Fb 122/1775 78/1141 64/930 46/666 28/401
25/7.62 36/528 289/4212 Fb 107/1563 68/999 56/812 40/577 23/342
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot and 25-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR) and Vinylester Fire Retardant (VE).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 400 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject
to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-34
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 10 X 10 X 3/8 WF-BEAM
254 x 254 x 9.5 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 3.469 in.2 / 2237mm.2 Wt. = 8.74 lbs./ft. / 13.01kg/m.

I =198.53 in.4/82634425mm.4 S = 39.71 in.3 / 650730mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
7/2.13 1478/21569 1478/21569 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1211/17668
8/2.44 1292/18857 1292/18857 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 915/13349
9/2.74 1025/14953 1025/14953 F b ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 703/10266
10/3.05 828/12088 828/12088 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 550/8022
11/3.35 683/9968 683/9968 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 658/9600 436/6357
12/3.66 573/8355 573/8355 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 529/7718 350/5103
13/3.96 487/7100 487/7100 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 430/6278 284/4143
14/4.27 418/6105 418 / 6105 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 354/5161 233/3398
15/4.57 363/5301 363/5301 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 293/4283 193/2813
16/4.88 294/4288 318/4644 F b ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 246/3585 161/2348
17/5.18 231/3375 281/4099 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 279/4075 207/3024 135/1974
18/5.49 184/2690 250/3643 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 238/3467 176/2569 114/1670
19/5.79 149/2169 223/3256 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 203/2970 150/2195 97/1421
20/6.10 121/1765 201/2926 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 175/2558 129/1887 83/1215
21/6.40 99/1448 181/2642 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 152/2216 112/1630 72/1044
22/6.71 82/1197 164/2396 Fb ----/---- 160/2339 132/1928 97/1414 62/900
23/7.01 68/996 149/2182 Fb ----/---- 140/2048 115/1685 84/1232 53/779
24/7.32 57/832 137/1993 Fb ----/---- 123/1800 101/1479 74/1077 46/676
25/7.62 48/698 125/1827 Fb ----/---- 109/1588 89/1302 65/945 40/587
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

At the time of this printing, this was a non-stocked item.

The mill run on this item is 400 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject
to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-35
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 10 X 10 X 1/2 WF-BEAM
254 x 254 x 12.7 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 4.50 in.2 / 2903mm.2 Wt. = 10.90 lbs./ft. / 16.22 kg/m.

I =256.20 in.4/106638491mm4 S = 51.24 in.3 / 839673mm.3
NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
7/2.13 1918/27986 1918/27986 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1567/22865
8/2.44 1677/24468 1677/24468 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1183/17270
9/2.74 1489/21732 1489/21732 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1370/19999 910/13280
10/3.05 1339/19543 1339/19543 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1072/15642 711/10375
11/3.35 1216/17752 1216/17752 Fv ----/---- ----/---- 1138/16603 851/12413 563/8222
12/3.66 1114/16259 1114/16259 Fv ----/---- 1101/16062 915/13358 684/9979 452/6600
13/3.96 929/13552 1028/14996 Fv ----/---- 896/13083 745/10876 556/8117 367/5358
14/4.27 698/10190 953/13914 Fv ----/---- 738/10772 613/8950 457/6673 301/4396
15/4.57 536/7819 842/12294 F b ----/---- 614/8956 510/7437 379/5538 249/3639
16/4.88 418/6105 739/10786 Fb ----/---- 515/7513 427/6234 318/4636 208/3038
17/5.18 332/4839 653/9536 Fb ----/---- 435/6353 361/5268 268/3911 175/2554
18/5.49 266/3886 582/8489 Fb 562/8197 371/5411 307/4483 228/3323 148/2162
19/5.79 216/3157 521/7603 Fb 482/7039 318/4640 263/3840 195/2840 126/1841
20/6.10 178/2591 469/6846 Fb 417/6083 274/4002 227/3309 167/2442 108/1575
21/6.40 147/2145 424/6195 Fb 362/5287 238/3471 196/2866 145/2110 93/1354
22/6.71 123/1789 386/5630 Fb 316/4618 207/3026 171/2495 126/1832 80/1168
23/7.01 103/1502 352/5138 F b 278/4054 182/2650 149/2181 109/1596 69/1011
24/7.32 87/1268 322/4705 Fb 245/3574 160/2330 131/1915 96/1396 60/878
25/7.62 74/1076 296/4324 Fb 217/3163 141/2056 116/1687 84/1225 52/764
26/7.92 63/917 273/3986 Fb 193/2810 125/1820 102/1491 74/1078 46/666
27/8.23 54/783 252/3684 Fb 172/2505 111/1617 91/1321 65/951 40/581
28/8.53 46/671 234/3415 Fb 153/2240 99/1440 80/1174 58/841 35/507
29/8.84 39/576 217/3173 Fb 138/2009 88/1286 72/1045 51/744 30/443
30/9.14 34/495 202/2954 Fb 124/1806 79/1151 64/933 45/660 26/387
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot and 25-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR)
and Vinylester Fire Retardant (VE).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 400 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject
to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-36
Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
 12 X 12 X 1/2 WF-BEAM
304.8 x 304.8 x 12.7 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 5.5 in.2 / 3548mm.2 Wt. = 13.20 lbs./ft. / 19.64 kg/m.

I = 452.45 in.4 / 188323909mm.4 S = 75.45 in.3 / 1236404mm.3

SPAN NO LATERAL LATERALLY SUPPORTED

SUPPORT MAXIMUM LOAD DEFLECTION
FT/m MAX. LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
7/2.13 2344/34207 2344/34207 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 2274/33180
8/2.44 2049/29907 2049/29907 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1761/25696
9/2.74 1820/26563 1820/26563 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1384/20199
10/3.05 1637/23887 1637/23887 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1102/16087
11/3.35 1487/21698 1487/21698 Fv ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1339/19544 888/12965
12/3.66 1350/19702 1350/19702 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 1092/15938 724/10561
13/3.96 1148/16759 1148/16759 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 900/13128 595/8688
14/4.27 988/14424 988/14424 Fb ----/---- ----/---- ----/---- 748/10913 494/7211
15/4.57 859/12540 859/12540 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 840/12261 627/9148 413/6034
16/4.88 754/10998 754/10998 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 710/10367 529/7727 349/5087
17/5.18 642/9363 666/9720 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 605/8827 450/6572 296/4317
18/5.49 513/7485 593/8649 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 518/7566 386/5626 253/3687
19/5.79 415/6055 531/7743 Fb ----/---- ----/---- 447/6524 332/4845 217/3166
20/6.10 339/4950 478/6969 Fb ----/---- 468/6827 388/5657 287/4194 187/2732
21/6.40 280/4084 432/6304 Fb ----/---- 408/5654 338/4930 250/3649 162/2369
22/6.71 233/3398 392/5726 Fb ----/---- 358/5218 296/4316 219/3189 141/2062
23/7.01 195/2847 358/5223 Fb ----/---- 315/4593 260/3795 192/2798 123/1801
24/7.32 165/2401 328/4781 Fb ----/---- 278/4059 230/3350 169/2465 108/1579
25/7.62 140/2036 301/4391 Fb ----/---- 247/3600 203/2968 149/2178 95/1388
26/7.92 119/1736 277/4045 Fb ----/---- 220/3205 181/2638 132/1931 84/1223
27/8.23 102/1486 256/3737 Fb ----/---- 196/2861 161/2352 118/1716 74/1080
28/8.53 87/1277 237/3461 Fb ----/---- 176/2562 144/2103 105/1529 65/955
29/8.84 75/1100 220/3214 Fb ----/---- 158/2300 129/1885 94/1366 58/846
30/9.14 65/951 205/2990 Fb ----/---- 142/2070 116/1693 84/1222 51/750
31/9.45 56/823 191/2788 Fb ----/---- 128/1868 104/1524 75/1095 46/666
32/9.75 49/713 179/2605 Fb ----/---- 116/1688 94/1375 67/983 40/591
33/10.06 42/619 167/2438 Fb 164/2389 105/1529 85/1242 61/883 36/525
34/10.36 37/537 157/2286 Fb 149/2176 95/1387 77/1123 54/794 32/465
35/10.67 32/465 147/2146 Fb 136/1986 86/1260 70/1018 49/715 28/412
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot and 25-foot lengths in Polyester Fire

Retardant (FR) and Vinylester Fire Retardant (VE).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 300 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges
as well as premium per foot cost.

One Corpora te Dr., Ste. 106, Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-8125 4-37
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 4 X 1/8 X 2 X 1/4 RECT TUBE
101.6 X 3.2 X 50.8 X 6.4 RECT TUBE

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 0.44 in.2 / 283mm.2 Wt. = 1.46 lbs./ft. / 2.17kg/m.

I = 4.38 in.4 / 1823093mm.4 S = 2.19 in.3 / 35887mm.3

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT/m LOAD
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 262/3824 Fv ----/---- 260/3794 217/3167 162/2364 107/1562
6/1.83 218/3181 Fb ----/---- 162/2364 135/1970 101/1474 66/963
7/2.13 187/2729 Fb 161/2350 107/1562 89/1299 66/963 43/628
8/2.44 163/2379 Fb 111/1620 73/1065 61/890 45/657 29/423
9/2.74 145/2116 Fb 79/1153 52/759 43/628 32/467 21/306
10/3.05 130/1897 Fb 58/846 38/555 32/467 23/336 15/219
11/3.35 118/1722 Fb 44/642 29/423 24/350 17/248 /
11 161
12/3.66 99/1445 Fb 34/496 22/321 18/263 13/190 8/117
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quanitites.
The mill run on this item is 1200 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 6 X 4 X 1/4 RECT TUBE
152.4 x 101.6 x 6.4 RECT TUBE

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Support

Major Axis
2 2
Aw = 2.42 in. / 1561mm. Wt. = 3.80 lbs./ft. / 5.66 kg/m.
I = 22.89 in.4 / 9527537mm.4 S = 7.63 in.3 / 125033mm.3
SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
6/1.83 1004/14652 Fv ----/---- 862/12580 718/10478 537/7837 357/5210
7/2.13 1033/15076 Fb 855/12478 569/8304 473/6903 354/5166 235/3430
8/2.44 791/11544 Fb 591/8625 392/5721 326/4758 244/3561 161/2350
9/2.74 624/9107 Fb 423/6173 281/4101 233/3400 174/2539 115/1678
10/3.05 505/7370 Fb 313/4568 207/3021 172/2510 128/1868 84/1226
11/3.35 416/6071 Fb 237/3459 157/2291 130/1897 96/1401 63/919
12/3.66 349/5093 Fb 184/2685 121/1766 100/1459 74/1080 48/701
13/3.96 297/4334 Fb 145/2116 95/1386 79/1153 58/846 37/540
14/4.27 255/3721 Fb 116/1693 76/1109 63/919 46/671 29/423
15/4.57 222/3240 Fb 94/1372 61/890 50/730 37/540 23/336
16/4.88 195/2846 Fb 77/1124 50/730 41/598 30/438 18/263

Minor Axis
2 2
Aw = 1.54 in. / 993mm. Wt. = 3.80 lbs./ft. / 5.66 kg/m.
I = 12.09 in.4 / 5032237mm.4 S = 6.05 in.3 / 99141mm.3
SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
FT/m LOAD L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
6/1.83 638/9311 Fv ----/---- 468/6830 389/5677 291/4247 193/2817
7/2.13 546/7968 Fv 461/6728 306/4466 254/3707 190/2773 125/1824
8/2.44 477/6961 Fv 316/4612 209/3050 174/2539 129/1883 85/1240
9/2.74 424/6188 Fv 225/3284 149/2175 123/1795 92/1343 60/876
10/3.05 /
381 5560 Fv 166/2423 109/1591 90/1313 67/978 43/628
11/3.35 329/4801 Fb 125/1824 82/1197 68/992 50/730 32/467
12/3.66 276/4028 Fb 96/1401 63/919 52/759 38/555 24/350
13/3.96 235/3430 Fb 75/1095 49/715 40/584 29/423 18/263
14/4.27 202/2948 Fb 60/876 38/555 31/452 23/336 14/204
15/4.57 175/2554 Fb 48/701 31/452 25/365 18/263 10/146
16/4.88 154/2247 Fb 39/569 25/365 20/292 14/204 8/117
The part weight has been deducted in the above tables English/ Metric
This item is stocked in 20-foot and 25-foot lengths in Standard Polyester (STD)
and Polyester Fire Retardant (FR).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 1,200 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges
as well as premium per foot cost.

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 3 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE
76.2 x 6.4 SQUARE TUBE

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 1.25 in.2 / 806mm.2 Wt. = 2.07 lbs./ft. / 3.08 kg/m.

I = 3.50 in.4 / 1456810mm.4 S = 2.33 in.3 / 38182mm.3

SPAN MAXIMUM DEFLECTION

FT/m LOAD
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 935/13645 Fv 710/10362 472/6888 393/5735 294/4291 195/2846
5/1.52 618/9019 Fb 380/5546 252/3678 210/3065 156/2277 103/1503
6/1.83 428/6246 Fb 224/3269 149/2175 123/1795 92/1343 60/876
7/2.13 314/4583 Fb 142/2072 94/1372 78/1138 58/846 37/540
8/2.44 240/3503 Fb 96/1401 63/919 52/759 38/555 24/350
9/2.74 189/2758 Fb 67/978 43/628 36/525 26/379 16/234
10/3.05 152/2218 Fb 48/701 31/452 25/365 18/263 11/161
11/3.35 125/1824 Fb 36/525 23/336 18/263 13/190 8/117
12/3.66 105/1532 Fb 27/394 17/248 14/204 9/131 5/73
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 800 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 3 1/2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE
88.9 x 6.4 SQUARE TUBE

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw = 1.5 in.2 / 967mm.2 Wt. = 2.49 lbs./ft. / 3.71 kg/m.

I = 5.73 in.4 / 2385006mm.4 S = 3.27 in.3 / 53585mm.3

SPAN DEFLECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD
FT/m
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
4/1.22 1122/16374 Fv 1113/16243 741/10814 617/9004 462/6742 307/4480

5/1.52 869/12682 Fb 605/8829 402/5867 335/4889 250/3649 166/2423

6/1.83 602/8786 Fb 361/5268 240/3503 199/2904 149/2175 98/1430

7/2.13 442/6451 Fb 231/3741 153/2233 127/1853 95/1386 62/905

8/2.44 338/4933 Fb 156/2277 103/1503 85/1240 63/919 41/598

9/2.74 266/3882 Fb 110/1605 72/1051 60/876 44/642 28/409

10/3.05 215/3138 Fb 80/1168 52/759 43/628 32/467 20/292

11/3.35 177/2583 Fb 60/876 39/569 32/467 23/336 14/204

12/3.66 148/2160 Fb 45/657 29/423 24/350 17/248 10/146
13/396 126/1839 Fb 35/511 22/321 18/263 13/190 8/117

14/4.27 108/1576 Fb 28/409 17/248 14/204 10/146 6/88

The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths.

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 800 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 4 X 3/8 SQUARE TUBE
101.6 x 9.5 SQUARE TUBE

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Laterally Supported

Aw= 2.44in.2 / 1574mm.2 Wt. = 4.24lbs. / 6.31 kg/m.

I = 12.03in.4/5007264mm.4 S = 6.01in.3 / 98486mm.3

SPAN DEFLECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD
FT/m
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 1459/21293 Fv 1230/17951 818/11938 681/9939 510/7443 338/4933
6/1.83 1108/16170 Fb 742/10829 493/7195 410/5984 306/4466 202/2948
7/2.13 813/11865 Fb 478/6976 317/4626 264/3853 196/2860 129/1883
8/2.44 621/9063 Fb 325/4743 215/3138 178/2598 132/1926 87/1270
9/2.74 490/7151 Fb 230/3357 151/2204 125/1824 93/1357 60/876
10/3.05 396/5779 Fb 168/2452 110/1605 91/1328 67/978 43/628
11/3.35 326/4758 Fb 126/1839 82/1197 68/992 49/715 31/452
12/3.66 273/3984 Fb 96/1401 62/905 51/744 37/540 23/336
13/3.96 232/3386 Fb 75/1095 48/701 39/569 28/409 17/248
14/4.27 199/2904 Fb 59/861 38/555 31/452 22/321 13/190
15/4.57 173/2525 Fb 47/686 30/438 24/350 17/248 10/146
16/4.88 151/2204 Fb 38/555 24/350 19/277 13/190 7/102
17/5.18 134/1956 Fb 31/452 19/277 15/219 10/146 5/73
18/5.49 119/1737 Fb 25/365 15/219 12/175 8/117 3/44
19/5.79 106/1547 Fb 21/306 12/175 9/131 6/88 2/29
20/6.10 95/1386 Fb 17/248 10/146 7/102 4/58 1/15
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/ Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Standard Polyester (STD) and Polyester Fire Retardant (FR).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 700 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 6 X 6 X 3/8 SQUARE TUBE
152.4 x 152.4 x 9.5 SQUARE TUBE

ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS (lbs./ft. / N/m.)

Aw(in2/mm2)= 1.969 in2 / 2535 mm2 Wt.(lbs./kg/m) = 6.54 lbs. / 9.73 kg/m
I(in4/mm4) = 22.35 in4/9302772 mm4 S(in3/mm3) = 7.45 in3 / 122083 mm3

LATERALLY SUPPORTED
SPAN
DEFLECTION
FT/m MAXIMUM LOAD
L/100 L/150 L/180 L/240 L/360
5/1.52 1879/27428 Fv ——/—— ——/—— ——/—— 1577/23009 1049/15305
6/1.83 1565/22839 Fv ——/—— ——/—— 1324/19325 991/14469 659/9612
7/2.13 1340/19562 Fv ——/—— 1056/15416 879/12829 658/9597 436/6364
8/2.44 1172/17104 Fv 1103/16090 733/10693 609/8894 455/6645 301/4396
9/2.74 1041/15192 Fv 793/11578 527/7685 438/6387 326/4765 215/3142
10/3.05 936/13663 Fv 588/8581 390/5686 324/4722 241/3516 158/2310
11/3.35 792/11563 Fb 447/6518 295/4311 245/3576 182/2656 119/1737
12/3.66 665/9700 Fb 346/5055 229/3336 189/2763 140/2047 91/1330
13/3.96 565/8250 Fb 273/3991 180/2626 149/2172 110/1603 71/1035
14/4.27 486/7099 Fb 219/3198 144/2098 119/1731 87/1273 56/815
15/4.57 423/6171 Fb 178/2597 116/1697 96/1397 70/1022 44/648
16/4.88 371/5411 Fb 146/2132 95/1387 78/1139 57/829 36/518
17/5.18 328/4782 Fb 121/1768 78/1145 64/937 46/677 29/417
18/5.49 292/4254 Fb 101/1479 65/952 53/776 38/556 23/337
19/5.79 261/3808 Fb 85/1246 55/796 44/647 31/459 19/272
20/6.10 235/3426 Fb 72/1056 46/670 37/541 26/381 15/220
The part weight has been deducted in the above table. English/Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Standard Polyester (STD) and Polyester Fire Retardant (FR).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 700 feet.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject to set-up
charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 12” INTERLOCKING DECKBOARD

Load / Deflection Table

Wt. = 3.01 lbs / 4.48 kg/m. S = 1.27in3 / 20811mm3 I = 1.84 in4 / 765865mm4

U Inches deflection for

Uniform Load
SPAN FEET LOAD 50 lb. 100 lb. 150 lb. 200 lb. 300 lb. 500 lb. 1000 lb. 1500 lb.
2 U 0.006 0.012 0.018 0.024 0.036 0.060 0.120 0.180
C Inches deflection for C 0.004 0.008 0.012 0.016 0.024 0.040 0.080 0.119
Concentrated Load 2.5 U 0.012 0.024 0.037 0.049 0.073 0.122 0.245
C 0.007 0.014 0.020 0.027 0.041 0.068 0.136 0.204
LOAD Lbs/square ft. for 3 U 0.023 0.045 0.068 0.091 0.136 0.227 0.453
Uniform Load or lbs. C 0.011 0.022 0.033 0.043 0.065 0.109 0.217 0.326
across width of deck 3.5 U 0.039 0.078 0.117 0.156 0.234 0.389
for Concentrated C 0.016 0.033 0.049 0.066 0.098 0.164 0.328
Center load.
4 U 0.063 0.126 0.189 0.252 0.378 0.631
C 0.024 0.047 0.071 0.094 0.142 0.236 0.472
4.5 U 0.097 0.195 0.292 0.389 0.584
C 0.033 0.066 0.098 0.131 0.197 0.328 0.656
5 U 0.144 0.289 0.433 0.577
C 0.044 0.088 0.133 0.177 0.265 0.442
5.5 U 0.207 0.414 0.621 0.828
C 0.058 0.116 0.174 0.232 0.348 0.580
6 U 0.288 0.577 0.865 1.154
C 0.075 0.149 0.224 0.298 0.447 0.746
English
U Millimeters SPAN METER LOAD 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 4000 6000
deflection for
Uniform Load 0.5 U 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.9 1.4
C 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.6 1.2 1.8
C Millimeters 0.75 U 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.8 1.1 2.2 3.2
deflection for C 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.7 1.1 1.5 3.0 4.5
Concentrated
1 U 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.6 2.2 4.3 6.5
Load
C 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.4 3.1 6.3
LOAD Total Newtons 1.25 U 0.5 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.9 3.9 7.7 11.6
uniformly loaded C 0.7 1.4 2.2 2.9 4.3 5.8 11.6
across length of 1.5 U 0.8 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.7 6.3 12.6 19.0
span and width of
one deckboard or C 1.2 2.4 3.6 4.8 7.2 9.6
Total Newtons 1.75 U 1.2 2.4 3.6 4.9 7.3 9.7 19.4
Concentrated C 1.9 3.7 5.6 7.5 11.2 15.0
Center load across 2 U 1.8 3.5 5.3 7.1 10.6 14.2
width of one C 2.8 5.5 8.3 11.0 16.6 22.1
deckboard.
Metric
Metric

This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR).

Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Options: Anti-skid Surface (When used as a horizontal
walking surface anti-skid surface is necessary) and
Vented Surface.
Orders for less than mill run quantities will be subject
to set-up charges as well as premium per foot cost.

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 24” X 1 1/8” INTERLOCKING DECKBOARD

Load / Deflection Table

Wt. = 3.80 lbs / 5.66 kg/m. S = 0.51in3 / 8357mm3 I = 0.44 in4 / 183142mm4

U Inches deflection for SPAN FEET LOAD 20 lb. 40 lb. 60 lb. 80 lb. 100 lb. 150 lb. 200 lb. 300 lb.
Uniform Load
2 U 0.011 0.022 0.032 0.043 0.054 0.081 0.108 0.161
C Inches deflection for C 0.004 0.008 0.012 0.016 0.020 0.030 0.041 0.061
Concentrated Load 2.5 U 0.025 0.050 0.074 0.099 0.124 0.186 0.248
C 0.008 0.015 0.023 0.031 0.038 0.057 0.076 0.114
3 U 0.050 0.100 0.149 0.199 0.249 0.373 0.498
LOAD Lbs/square ft. for C 0.013 0.026 0.039 0.052 0.065 0.097 0.129 0.194
Uniform Load or lbs.
across width of deck 3.5 U 0.090 0.181 0.271 0.361 0.452 0.677
for Concentrated C 0.020 0.040 0.061 0.081 0.101 0.152 0.202 0.303
Center load. 4 U 0.152 0.304 0.456 0.608 0.760
C 0.030 0.060 0.090 0.120 0.150 0.225 0.299 0.449
4.5 U 0.241 0.482 0.724 0.965
C 0.042 0.085 0.127 0.169 0.212 0.318 0.424 0.636
5 U 0.365 0.730 1.095
C 0.058 0.116 0.174 0.231 0.289 0.434 0.579
5.5 U 0.532 1.064 1.596
C 0.077 0.154 0.230 0.307 0.384 0.576 0.768
6 U 0.750 1.501
C 0.099 0.199 0.298 0.398 0.497 0.746

English

U Millimeters SPAN METER LOAD 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 4000 5000
deflection for
Uniform Load 0.5 U 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.8 2.3
C 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.3 2.7 3.4
C Millimeters 0.75 U 0.3 0.7 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.7 5.4 6.8
deflection for C 0.5 1.0 1.6 2.1 3.1 4.2 8.3 10.4
Concentrated 1 U 0.8 1.5 2.3 3.1 4.6 6.1 12.2
Load
C 1.2 2.4 3.6 4.8 7.2 9.6
LOAD Total Newtons 1.25 U 1.5 2.9 4.4 5.8 8.8 11.7
uniformly loaded C 2.3 4.6 6.9 9.2 13.8
across length of 1.5 U 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 14.9 19.9
span and width of C 3.9 7.9 11.8 15.8
one deckboard or 1.75 U 3.9 7.8 11.8 15.7 23.5
Total Newtons
Concentrated
C 6.2 12.5 18.7
Center load across 2 U 5.8 11.7 17.5 23.3
width of one C 9.3 18.5 27.8
deckboard.
Metric
This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Options: Anti-skid Surface (When used as a horizontal walking surface anti-skid surface is necessary) and Vented
Surface.
Orders for less than mill run quantities
will be subject to set-up charges as well
as premium per foot cost.

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 24” X 1 1/2” INTERLOCKING DECKBOARD

Load / Deflection Table

Wt. = 4.71 lbs / 7.02 kg/m. S = 0.88in3 / 14421mm3 I = 1.03 in4 / 428718mm4

U Inches deflection for SPAN FEET LOAD 20 lb. 40 lb. 60 lb. 80 lb. 100 lb. 150 lb. 200 lb. 300 lb.
Uniform Load
2 U 0.005 0.010 0.015 0.020 0.025 0.038 0.051 0.076
C Inches deflection for C 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.007 0.009 0.014 0.019 0.028
Concentrated Load 2.5 U 0.011 0.023 0.034 0.045 0.057 0.085 0.114 0.171
C 0.003 0.007 0.010 0.014 0.017 0.026 0.034 0.051
3 U 0.022 0.045 0.067 0.089 0.112 0.168 0.224 0.336
LOAD Lbs/square ft. for
C 0.006 0.011 0.017 0.023 0.028 0.043 0.057 0.085
Uniform Load or lbs.
across width of deck 3.5 U 0.040 0.080 0.120 0.160 0.200 0.301 0.401
for Concentrated C 0.009 0.018 0.027 0.035 0.044 0.066 0.089 0.133
Center load. 4 U 0.067 0.134 0.201 0.268 0.335 0.502 0.669
C 0.013 0.026 0.039 0.052 0.065 0.098 0.130 0.196
4.5 U 0.106 0.211 0.317 0.422 0.528
C 0.018 0.037 0.055 0.074 0.092 0.138 0.184 0.276
5 U 0.159 0.318 0.477 0.636
C 0.025 0.050 0.075 0.100 0.125 0.188 0.250 0.375
5.5 U 0.231 0.462 0.693
C 0.033 0.066 0.099 0.133 0.166 0.249 0.331 0.497
6 U 0.325 0.650
C 0.043 0.086 0.129 0.171 0.214 0.321 0.429 0.643

English

U Millimeters SPAN METER

deflection for
LOAD 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 4000 5000
Uniform Load 0.5 U 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.9 1.1
C 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.6 1.3 1.6
C Millimeters 0.75 U 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.6 0.9 1.2 2.5 3.1
deflection for C 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.4 1.9 3.7 4.7
Concentrated 1 U 0.3 0.7 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.7 5.5 6.8
Load
C 0.5 1.1 1.6 2.1 3.2 4.2 8.4
LOAD Total Newtons 1.25 U 0.6 1.3 1.9 2.6 3.9 5.1 10.3 12.8
uniformly loaded C 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 6.0 8.0
across length of 1.5 U 1.1 2.2 3.3 4.3 6.5 8.7 17.4
span and width of C 1.7 3.4 5.1 6.8 10.2 13.6
one deckboard or 1.75 U 1.7 3.4 5.1 6.8 10.2 13.6
Total Newtons
C 2.7 5.4 8.1 10.7 16.1 21.5
Concentrated
Center load across 2 U 2.5 5.0 7.6 10.1 15.1
width of one C 4.0 8.0 12.0 15.9 23.9
deckboard.
Metric
This item is stocked in 20-foot lengths in Polyester Fire Retardant (FR).
Other lengths available in mill run quantities.
The mill run on this item is 600 feet.
Options: Anti-skid Surface (When used as a
horizontal walking surface anti-skid surface
is necessary) and Vented Surface.
Orders for less than mill run quantities
will be subject to set-up charges as well
as premium per foot cost.

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Sales Fax: 814-623-6032 [Link] E-mail: frpsales@[Link] 4/2012
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 1/4” FLAT SHEET
6.35mm. FLAT SHEET

LOAD/DEFLECTION TABLE

SPAN Lengthwise direction of the Flat Sheet

For span in the crosswise direction of the Flat Sheet multiply Load by .55
Maximum Loads shown are for deflections of the lesser of t/2 or L/100

SPAN
LOAD 20 40 60 80 100 108 120 140 160 174
FEET
1 U 0.014 0.029 0.043 0.058 0.072 0.078 0.086 0.101 0.115 0.125
C 0.023 0.046 0.070 0.093 0.116 0.125
LOAD 10 20 30 32 35
1.5 U 0.036 0.073 0.109 0.116 0.127
C 0.039 0.078 0.118 0.125
LOAD 5 10 11 14
2 U 0.058 0.115 0.127
C 0.046 0.093 0.102 0.130
English
LOAD Lbs./Sq. Ft. for Uniform Load or Lbs./Ft. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U Inches Deflection for Uniform Load
C Inches Deflection for Concentrated Load

SPAN
LOAD 200 300 400 500 750 1000 1200
METER

0.5 U 0.55 0.83 1.10 1.38 2.07 2.76 3.31

C 1.78 2.68 3.57
LOAD 100 125 200 250
0.75 U 1.40 1.75 2.80 3.49
C 3.01 3.76
LOAD 50 75
1 U 2.21 3.31
C 3.57
Metric
LOAD N/m.2 for Uniform Load or N/m. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U mm. Deflection for Uniform Load
C mm. Deflection for Concentrated Load

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LOAD/DEFLECTION TABLE

SPAN Lengthwise direction of the Flat Sheet

For span in the crosswise direction of the Flat Sheet multiply Load by .70
Maximum Loads shown are for deflections of the lesser of t/2 or L/100

SPAN
LOAD 20 40 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 550 700 800 885
FEET
1 U 0.004 0.009 0.021 0.032 0.043 0.053 0.064 0.075 0.085 0.106 0.117 0.149 0.170 0.188
C 0.007 0.014 0.034 0.052 0.069 0.086 0.103 0.120 0.138 0.172 0.189
LOAD 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 162 170 174
1.5 U 0.022 0.043 0.065 0.086 0.108 0.129 0.151 0.175 0.183 0.188
C 0.023 0.046 0.070 0.093 0.116 0.139 0.163 0.188
LOAD 10 20 30 40 50 55 60 68
2 U 0.034 0.068 0.102 0.136 0.170 0.187
C 0.028 0.055 0.083 0.110 0.138 0.151 0.165 0.187
LOAD 10 20 23 30 35
2.5 U 0.083 0.166 0.191
C 0.054 0.108 0.124 0.161 0.188
LOAD 10 11 20
3 U 0.173 0.190
C 0.093 0.102 0.186 English
LOAD Lbs./Sq. Ft. for Uniform Load or Lbs./Ft. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U Inches Deflection for Uniform Load
C Inches Deflection for Concentrated Load

SPAN
LOAD 500 1000 2000 4000 6000 9500 15000 20000 30000 40000 60000
METER

0.5 U 0.03 0.05 0.10 0.20 0.31 0.49 0.77 1.02 1.53 2.05 3.07
C 0.17 0.33 0.66 1.32 1.98 3.14
LOAD 200 500 1000 1500 1800 3000 4000 5000 6000
0.75 U 0.16 0.41 0.82 1.23 1.47 2.45 3.27 4.09 4.91
C 0.53 1.32 2.64 3.97 4.76
LOAD 100 200 400 550 600 800 1000 1200
1 U 0.41 0.83 1.66 2.28 2.49 3.31 4.14 4.97
C 0.89 1.78 3.57 4.91
LOAD 100 200 225 300 360
0.75 U 1.31 2.62 2.95 3.93 4.71
C 2.11 4.23 4.76
LOAD 50 100 120 150
1 U 1.60 3.20 3.84 4.79
C 2.07 4.13 4.96 Metric
LOAD N/m.2 for Uniform Load or N/m. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U mm. Deflection for Uniform Load
C mm. Deflection for Concentrated Load

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 1/2” FLAT SHEET
12.7mm. FLAT SHEET

LOAD/DEFLECTION TABLE

SPAN Lengthwise direction of the Flat Sheet

For span in the crosswise direction of the Flat Sheet multiply Load by .70
Maximum Loads shown are for deflections of the lesser of t/2 or L/100

SPAN
LOAD 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 825 1000 1200 1340
FEET
1 U 0.004 0.009 0.018 0.027 0.036 0.045 0.054 0.063 0.072 0.074 0.090 0.108 0.120
C 0.007 0.015 0.029 0.044 0.058 0.073 0.087 0.102 0.116 0.120
LOAD 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 384 400 414
1.5 U 0.023 0.045 0.068 0.091 0.114 0.136 0.159 0.175 0.182 0.188
C 0.024 0.049 0.073 0.098 0.122 0.147 0.171 0.188
LOAD 20 30 40 50 100 150 174 200 215
2 U 0.029 0.043 0.058 0.072 0.144 0.216 0.250
C 0.023 0.035 0.046 0.058 0.116 0.174 0.202 0.232 0.250
LOAD 20 30 50 60 70 72 80 100 110
2.5 U 0.070 0.105 0.176 0.211 0.246 0.253
C 0.045 0.068 0.113 0.136 0.159 0.163 0.181 0.227 0.249
LOAD 10 20 30 35 50 60 64
3 U 0.073 0.146 0.218 0.255
C 0.039 0.078 0.118 0.137 0.196 0.235 0.251
LOAD 10 19 40
3.5 U 0.135 0.256
C 0.062 0.118 0.249
LOAD 10 11 20 27
4 U 0.230 0.253
C 0.093 0.102 0.186 0.251 English
LOAD Lbs./Sq. Ft. for Uniform Load or Lbs./Ft. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U Inches Deflection for Uniform Load
C Inches Deflection for Concentrated Load

SPAN
LOAD 5000 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 80000 90000 100000
METER
0.25 U 0.02 0.11 0.22 0.43 0.86 1.08 1.29 1.51 1.73 1.94 1.94
C 0.14 0.70 1.39 2.79
LOAD 1000 2000 4000 4500 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 12000 15000
0.5 U 0.35 0.69 1.38 1.55 2.07 2.42 2.76 3.11 3.45 4.14 5.18
C 1.12 2.23 4.46 5.02
LOAD 500 1000 1500 1700 2000 2500 3000 3500 3650
0.75 U 0.87 1.75 2.62 2.97 3.49 4.37 5.24 6.12 6.38
C 1.88 3.76 5.65 6.40
LOAD 200 300 500 715 800 900 1000 1100 1150
1 U 1.10 1.66 2.76 3.95 4.42 4.97 5.52 6.07 6.35
C 1.78 2.68 4.46 6.38
LOAD 50 100 200 300 370 400 475
1.25 U 0.67 1.35 2.70 4.04 4.99 5.39 6.40
C 0.87 1.74 3.48 5.23 6.45 Metric
LOAD N/m. for Uniform Load or N/m. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
2

U mm. Deflection for Uniform Load

C mm. Deflection for Concentrated Load

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 5/8” FLAT SHEET
15.9mm. FLAT SHEET

LOAD/DEFLECTION TABLE
SPAN Lengthwise direction of the Flat Sheet
For span in the crosswise direction of the Flat Sheet multiply Load by .70
Maximum Loads shown are for deflections of the lesser of t/2 or L/100
SPAN
LOAD 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1500 1610 2000 2300 2600
FEET
1 U 0.002 0.005 0.009 0.018 0.028 0.037 0.046 0.055 0.069 0.074 0.092 0.106 0.120
C 0.004 0.007 0.015 0.030 0.045 0.059 0.074 0.089 0.111 0.120
LOAD 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 716 774
1.5 U 0.012 0.023 0.047 0.070 0.093 0.116 0.140 0.163 0.167 0.180
C 0.013 0.025 0.050 0.075 0.100 0.125 0.150 0.176 0.180
LOAD 50 100 150 200 250 300 326 403
2 U 0.037 0.074 0.110 0.147 0.184 0.221 0.240
C 0.030 0.059 0.089 0.119 0.149 0.178 0.194 0.240
LOAD 20 40 60 80 100 150 167 200 258
2.5 U 0.036 0.072 0.108 0.144 0.180 0.270 0.300
C 0.023 0.046 0.070 0.093 0.116 0.174 0.194 0.232 0.300
LOAD 20 40 60 80 84 100 156
3 U 0.075 0.149 0.224 0.298 0.313
C 0.040 0.080 0.120 0.161 0.169 0.201 0.313
LOAD 10 20 30 40 45 75 98
3.5 U 0.069 0.138 0.207 0.276 0.311
C 0.032 0.064 0.096 0.127 0.143 0.239 0.312
LOAD 10 20 27 40 50 66
4 U 0.118 0.236 0.318
C 0.048 0.095 0.128 0.190 0.238 0.314
LOAD 10 16 30 46
4.5 U 0.189 0.302
C 0.068 0.108 0.203 0.312
LOAD 10 11 20 33
5 U 0.288 0.316
C 0.093 0.102 0.186 0.307 English
LOAD Lbs./Sq. Ft. for Uniform Load or Lbs./Ft. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U Inches Deflection for Uniform Load C Inches Deflection for Concentrated Load

SPAN
LOAD 5000 10000 15000 20000 30000 35000 40000 50000 100000 200000 230000
METER
0.25 U 0.06 0.11 0.17 0.22 0.33 0.39 0.44 0.55 1.10 2.21 2.54
C 0.36 0.71 1.07 1.43 2.14 2.50
LOAD 1000 2000 4000 6000 8800 10000 15000 20000 25000 28000
0.5 U 0.18 0.35 0.71 1.06 1.56 1.77 2.65 3.53 4.42 4.95
C 0.57 1.14 2.28 3.43 5.02
LOAD 1000 2000 3000 3900 5000 6000 7000 8400
0.75 U 0.89 1.79 2.68 3.49 4.47 5.37 6.26 7.52
C 1.93 3.85 5.78 7.52
LOAD 500 600 800 1000 1500 1650 2000 2500 2700
1 U 1.41 1.70 2.26 2.83 4.24 4.67 5.66 7.07 7.63
C 2.28 2.74 3.65 4.57 6.85 7.54
LOAD 200 400 600 800 850 1000 1100
1.25 U 1.38 2.76 4.14 5.52 5.87 6.90 7.59
C 1.78 3.57 5.35 7.14 7.58
LOAD 200 300 400 500 530
1.5 U 2.86 4.29 5.73 7.16 7.59
C 3.08 4.62 6.17 7.71
LOAD 200 300 310
1.75 U 5.30 7.96
C 4.90 7.34 7.59 Metric
LOAD N/m.2 for Uniform Load or N/m. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U mm. Deflection for Uniform Load C mm. Deflection for Concentrated Load

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 3/4” FLAT SHEET
19.0mm. FLAT SHEET

LOAD/DEFLECTION TABLE
SPAN Lengthwise direction of the Flat Sheet
For span in the crosswise direction of the Flat Sheet multiply Load by .70
Maximum Loads shown are for deflections of the lesser of t/2 or L/100
SPAN
LOAD 100 200 300 400 800 1000 1000 1500 2000 3000 3500 4000 4500
FEET
1 U 0.003 0.005 0.008 0.011 0.021 0.027 0.027 0.040 0.053 0.080 0.093 0.106 0.120
C 0.004 0.009 0.013 0.017 0.034 0.043 0.043 0.065 0.086 0.129
LOAD 100 200 300 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1200 1300 1400
1.5 U 0.013 0.027 0.040 0.067 0.081 0.094 0.108 0.121 0.135 0.162 0.175 0.189
C 0.015 0.029 0.044 0.073 0.087 0.102 0.116 0.131 0.145 0.174 0.189
LOAD 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 588 700 726
2 U 0.021 0.043 0.064 0.085 0.106 0.128 0.149 0.170 0.213 0.250
C 0.017 0.034 0.052 0.069 0.086 0.103 0.120 0.138 0.172 0.202 0.241 0.250
LOAD 50 100 150 200 250 288 300 350 400 446
2.5 U 0.052 0.104 0.156 0.208 0.260 0.300
C 0.034 0.067 0.101 0.134 0.168 0.194 0.202 0.235 0.269 0.300
LOAD 25 50 100 150 167 200 250 310
3 U 0.054 0.108 0.216 0.323 0.360
C 0.029 0.058 0.116 0.174 0.194 0.232 0.290 0.360
LOAD 25 50 75 94 100 150 204
3.5 U 0.100 0.200 0.300 0.376
C 0.046 0.092 0.138 0.173 0.184 0.277 0.376
LOAD 20 30 40 55 75 100 136
4 U 0.136 0.204 0.273 0.375
C 0.055 0.083 0.110 0.151 0.206 0.275 0.374
LOAD 10 20 35 50 75 96
4.5 U 0.109 0.218 0.382
C 0.039 0.078 0.137 0.196 0.294 0.376
LOAD 10 20 23 50 70
5 U 0.166 0.333 0.383
C 0.054 0.108 0.124 0.269 0.376 English
LOAD Lbs./Sq. Ft. for Uniform Load or Lbs./Ft. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U Inches Deflection for Uniform Load C Inches Deflection for Concentrated Load

SPAN
LOAD 5000 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 61000 100000 150000 200000
METER
0.25 U 0.03 0.06 0.13 0.19 0.26 0.32 0.39 0.64 0.96 1.28
C 0.21 0.41 0.83 1.24 1.65 2.07 2.52
LOAD 1000 2000 5000 8000 10000 12000 15000 20000 25000 30000
0.5 U 0.10 0.20 0.51 0.82 1.02 1.23 1.53 2.05 2.56 3.07
C 0.33 0.66 1.65 2.64 3.30 3.97 4.96 6.61 8.26 9.91
LOAD 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 6800 8000 10000 12000
0.75 U 0.52 1.04 1.55 2.07 2.59 3.11 3.52 4.14 5.18 6.21
C 1.12 2.23 3.35 4.46 5.58 6.69 7.58
LOAD 1000 2000 2500 3000 3600 4000 4500 5000 5500 5900
1 U 1.64 3.27 4.09 4.91 5.89 6.55 7.36 8.18 9.00 9.65
C 2.64 5.29 6.61 7.93 9.52
LOAD 1000 1200 1500 1850 2000 2200 2300 2400
1.25 U 3.99 4.79 5.99 7.39 7.99 8.79 9.19 9.59
C 5.16 6.20 7.74 9.55
LOAD 400 600 700 800 900 1000 1150
1.5 U 3.31 4.97 5.80 6.63 7.46 8.28 9.53
C 3.57 5.35 6.24 7.14 8.03 8.92 10.26 Metric
LOAD N/m. for Uniform Load or N/m. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
2

U mm. Deflection for Uniform Load C mm. Deflection for Concentrated Load

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 1” FLAT SHEET
25.4mm. FLAT SHEET

LOAD/DEFLECTION TABLE
SPAN Lengthwise direction of the Flat Sheet
For span in the crosswise direction of the Flat Sheet multiply Load by .70
Maximum Loads shown are for deflections of the lesser of t/2 or L/100

SPAN
LOAD 100 200 500 800 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6640 8000 9000 10720
FEET
1 U 0.001 0.002 0.006 0.009 0.011 0.022 0.034 0.045 0.056 0.075 0.090 0.101 0.120
C 0.002 0.004 0.009 0.015 0.018 0.036 0.054 0.073 0.091 0.120
LOAD 100 200 300 400 500 750 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3075 3315
1.5 U 0.006 0.011 0.017 0.023 0.028 0.043 0.057 0.085 0.114 0.142 0.171 0.175 0.188
C 0.006 0.012 0.018 0.024 0.031 0.046 0.061 0.092 0.122 0.153 0.184 0.188
LOAD 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000 1335 1500 1650
2 U 0.009 0.018 0.036 0.054 0.072 0.090 0.108 0.144 0.180 0.240
C 0.007 0.015 0.029 0.044 0.058 0.073 0.087 0.116 0.145 0.194 0.218 0.240
LOAD 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 684 800 900 1057
2.5 U 0.022 0.044 0.088 0.132 0.176 0.219 0.263 0.300
C 0.014 0.028 0.057 0.085 0.113 0.142 0.170 0.194 0.227 0.255 0.300
LOAD 50 100 200 300 396 500 600 735
3 U 0.045 0.091 0.182 0.273 0.360
C 0.024 0.049 0.098 0.147 0.194 0.245 0.294 0.360
LOAD 50 100 200 249 300 400 540
3.5 U 0.084 0.169 0.337 0.420
C 0.039 0.078 0.156 0.194 0.233 0.311 0.420
LOAD 50 100 167 300 350 413
4 U 0.144 0.288 0.480
C 0.058 0.116 0.194 0.348 0.406 0.480
LOAD 25 50 109 200 302
4.5 U 0.115 0.230 0.502
C 0.041 0.083 0.180 0.331 0.499
LOAD 25 50 71 100 220
5 U 0.176 0.351 0.498
C 0.057 0.113 0.161 0.227 0.499 English
LOAD Lbs./Sq. Ft. for Uniform Load or Lbs./Ft. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U Inches Deflection for Uniform Load C Inches Deflection for Concentrated Load

SPAN
LOAD 100 200 500 800 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6640 8000
METER
0.5 U 0.22 0.43 0.65 0.86 1.08 1.29 1.55 2.16 3.24 4.31 5.00
C 0.70 1.39 2.09 2.79 3.48 4.18 5.02
LOAD 1000 5000 7500 10000 15000 16000 20000 25000 30000 34500
0.75 U 0.22 1.09 1.64 2.18 3.28 3.49 4.37 5.46 6.55 7.54
C 0.47 2.35 3.53 4.70 7.06 7.53
LOAD 1000 2000 5000 7500 9000 10000 12000 14000 14500
1 U 0.69 1.38 3.45 5.18 6.21 6.90 8.28 9.66 10.01
C 1.12 2.23 5.58 8.36 10.04
LOAD 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 7500
1.25 U 1.69 3.37 5.06 6.74 8.43 10.11 11.80 12.64
C 2.18 4.36 6.53 8.71 10.89 13.07
LOAD 1000 2000 3000 3400 3600
1.5 U 3.49 6.99 10.48 11.88 12.58
C 3.76 7.53 11.29 12.80
LOAD 1000 1500 2000 2100
1.75 U 6.47 9.71 12.95
C 5.98 8.96 11.95 12.55
LOAD 1000 1150 1450
2 U 11.05 12.70 16.02
C 8.92 10.26 12.94 Metric
LOAD N/m.2 for Uniform Load or N/m. of Width for Concentrated Center Load
U mm. Deflection for Uniform Load C mm. Deflection for Concentrated Load

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 COLUMNS

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 COLUMNS

Full section column testing was conducted on Bedford Reinforced Plastics’ Equal Leg
Angles, I-Beams, H-Beams, and Square Tubes.

Ultimate stress vs. slenderness ratio curves were developed from the testing. The curves
developed are based on the Euler Buckling Stress Equation and a straight
line transition from Euler Buckling to ultimate stress.
The allowable concentric axial load tables were generated from these curves.

The tables are based on a safety factor of three.

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ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

Notation

A area (in.2 / mm.2)

b width of flange/leg/wall (in. / mm.)

t thickness of flange (in. / mm.)

r minimum radius gyration (in. / mm.)

l length (in. / m.)

K effective column length factor

Fa allowable column concentric axial stress

(psi / MPa)

Pa allowable column centric axial load (lbs. / N.)

Angle WF- & I-Beam

Maximum allowable stress: Maximum allowable stress:

b/t = 6 6,000 psi / 41.3MPa b/t < 12 10,000 psi / 68.9MPa

b/t = 8 4,862 psi / 33.5MPa b/t = 13.3 10,000 psi / 68.9MPa
b/t = 10.7 3,501 psi / 24.1MPa b/t = 16 7,318 psi / 50.5MPa
b/t = 12 2,833 psi / 19.5MPa b/t = 20 4,684 psi / 32.3MPa
b/t = 16 1,833 psi / 12.6MPa b/t = 21.3 4,117 psi / 28.4MPa
b/t = 24 3,253 psi / 22.4MPa
b/t = 26.7 2,635 psi / 18.1MPa

Square Tube (1/4” wall)

Maximum allowable stress:

b/t < 16 10,000 psi / 68.9MPa

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50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = .92 in.2 / 593.5mm.2

r = .38 in. / 9.65mm.
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft. / m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs./N )
1.00/0.30 31.6 3511/24207 3230/14368
1.50/0.46 47.4 2835/19550 2609/11604
2.00/0.61 63.2 2160/14892 1987/8839
2.50/0.76 78.9 1484/10234 1366/6075
3.00/0.91 94.7 1026/7077 944/4200
3.50/1.07 110.5 754/5199 694/3086
4.00/1.22 126.3 577/3981 531/2363
4.50/1.37 142.1 456/3145 420/1867
5.00/1.52 157.9 369/2548 340/1512
5.50/1.68 173.7 305/2105 281/1250
6.00/1.83 189.5 257/1769 236/1050
English/Metric

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76.2 x 76.2 x 6.4 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 1.42 in.2 / 916.1mm.2

r = .59 in. / 14.99mm.
b/t = 12

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.00/0.30 20.3 2444/16852 3471/15438
1.50/0.46 30.5 2250/15511 3195/14210
2.00/0.61 40.7 2055/14171 2919/12982
2.50/0.76 50.8 1861/12830 2642/11754
3.00/0.91 61.0 1666/11490 2366/10526
3.50/1.07 71.2 1472/10149 2090/9298
4.00/1.22 81.4 1278/8809 1814/8070
4.50/1.37 91.5 1083/7468 1538/6842
5.00/1.52 101.7 891/6141 1265/5626
5.50/1.68 111.9 736/5075 1045/4650
6.00/1.83 122.0 619/4265 878/3907
6.5/1.98 132.2 527/3634 748/3329
7.0/2.13 142.4 454/3133 645/2871
7.5/2.29 152.5 396/2729 562/2501
8.0/2.44 162.7 348/2399 494/2198
8.5/2.59 172.9 308/2125 438/1947
9.0/2.74 183.1 275/1895 390/1736
9.5/2.90 193.2 247/1701 350/1559
English/Metric

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76.2 x 76.2 x 9.5 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 2.09 in.2 / 1348.4mm.2

r = .59 in. / 14.99 mm.
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.00/0.30 20.3 3992/27523 8343/37111
1.50/0.46 30.5 3557/24523 7434/33066
2.00/0.61 40.7 3122/21523 6524/29021
2.50/0.76 50.8 2687/18523 5615/24976
3.00/0.91 61.0 2251/15523 4706/20932
3.50/1.07 71.2 1816/12524 3796/16887
4.00/1.22 81.4 1392/9596 2909/12939
4.50/1.37 91.5 1100/7582 2298/10223
5.00/1.52 101.7 891/6141 1862/8281
5.50/1.68 111.9 736/5075 1539/6844
6.00/1.83 122.0 619/4265 1293/5751
6.5/1.98 132.2 527/3634 1102/4900
7.0/2.13 142.4 454/3133 950/4225
7.5/2.29 152.5 396/2729 827/3680
8.0/2.44 162.7 348/2399 727/3235
8.5/2.59 172.9 308/2125 644/2865
9.0/2.74 183.1 275/1895 575/2556
9.5/2.90 193.2 247/1701 516/2294
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 3 X 3 X 1/2 ANGLE
76.2 x 76.2 x 12.7 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 2.70 in.2 / 1741.9mm.2

r = .59 in. / 14.99mm.
b/t = 6

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft./m. ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs./N )
1.00/0.30 20.3 4833/33326 13050/58051
1.50/0.46 30.5 4250/29304 11476/51046
2.00/0.61 40.7 3667/25283 9901/44041
2.50/0.76 50.8 3084/21262 8326/37036
3.00/0.91 61.0 2474/17059 6680/29716
3.50/1.07 71.2 1818/12533 4908/21832
4.00/1.22 81.4 1392/9596 3758/16715
4.50/1.37 91.5 1100/7582 2969/13207
5.00/1.52 101.7 891/6141 2405/10698
5.50/1.68 111.9 736/5075 1988/8841
6.00/1.83 122.0 619/4265 1670/7429
6.5/1.98 132.2 527/3634 1423/6330
7.0/2.13 142.4 454/3133 1227/5458
7.5/2.29 152.5 396/2729 1069/4755
8.0/2.44 162.7 348/2399 939/4179
8.5/2.59 172.9 308/2125 832/3702
9.0/2.74 183.1 275/1895 742/3302
9.5/2.90 193.2 247/1701 666/2963
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101.6 x 101.6 x 6.4 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 1.92 in.2 / 1225.8mm.2

r = .80 in. / 20.32mm.
b/t = 16

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft./m. ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs./N )
1.00/0.30 15.0 1684/11610 3233/14381
1.50/0.46 22.5 1609/11095 3090/13744
2.00/0.61 30.0 1535/10581 2947/13107
2.50/0.76 37.5 1460/10067 2803/12470
3.00/0.91 45.0 1386/9553 2660/11833
3.50/1.07 52.5 1311/9039 2517/11196
4.00/1.22 60.0 1236/8524 2374/10559
4.50/1.37 67.5 1162/8010 2231/9922
5.00/1.52 75.0 1087/7496 2087/9285
5.50/1.68 82.5 1013/6982 1944/8648
6.00/1.83 90.0 938/6467 1801/8011
6.5/1.98 97.5 863/5953 1658/7374
7.0/2.13 105.0 789/5439 1515/6737
7.5/2.29 112.5 714/4925 1371/6100
8.0/2.44 120.0 640/4411 1228/5463
8.5/2.59 127.5 567/3907 1088/4840
9.0/2.74 135.0 505/3485 970/4317
9.5/2.90 142.5 454/3128 871/3874
10.0/3.05 150.0 409/2823 786/3497
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101.6 x 101.6 x 9.5 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 2.84 in.2 / 1832.3mm2

r = .79 in. / 20.07mm
b/t = 10.7

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft./m. ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs./N )
1.00/0.30 15.2 3102/21388 8810/39188
1.50/0.46 22.8 2903/20013 8243/36668
2.00/0.61 30.4 2703/18637 7677/34148
2.50/0.76 38.0 2504/17262 7110/31628
3.00/0.91 45.6 2304/15887 6544/29108
3.50/1.07 53.2 2105/14511 5977/26588
4.00/1.22 60.8 1905/13136 5411/24068
4.50/1.37 68.4 1706/11761 4844/21549
5.00/1.52 75.9 1506/10385 4278/19029
5.50/1.68 83.5 1307/9010 3711/16509
6.00/1.83 91.1 1109/7646 3150/14010
6.5/1.98 98.7 945/6515 2684/11937
7.0/2.13 106.3 815/5618 2314/10293
7.5/2.29 113.9 710/4894 2016/8966
8.0/2.44 121.5 624/4301 1772/7881
8.5/2.59 129.1 553/3810 1569/6981
9.0/2.74 136.7 493/3398 1400/6227
9.5/2.90 144.3 442/3050 1256/5588
10.0/3.05 151.9 399/2753 1134/5044
10.5/3.20 159.5 362/2497 1028/4575
11.0/3.35 167.1 330/2275 937/4168
11.5/3.51 174.7 302/2081 857/3814
12.0/3.66 182.3 277/1912 787/3502
12.5/3.81 189.9 256/1762 726/3228
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 4 X 4 X 1/2 ANGLE
101.6 x 101.6 x 12.7 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 3.70 in.2 / 2387.1mm2

r = .78 in. / 19.81mm
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft./m. ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs./N )
1.00/0.30 15.4 4204/28984 15554/69188
1.50/0.46 23.1 3875/26715 14336/63771
2.00/0.61 30.8 3546/24446 13119/58355
2.50/0.76 38.5 3216/22177 11901/52938
3.00/0.91 46.1 2887/19908 10683/47522
3.50/1.07 53.8 2558/17639 9466/42105
4.00/1.22 61.5 2229/15370 8248/36689
4.50/1.37 69.2 1900/13101 7030/31272
5.00/1.52 76.9 1571/10831 5813/25856
5.50/1.68 84.6 1287/8871 4760/21175
6.00/1.83 92.3 1081/7454 4000/17793
6.5/1.98 100.0 921/6351 3408/15161
7.0/2.13 107.7 794/5476 2939/13072
7.5/2.29 115.4 692/4770 2560/11388
8.0/2.44 123.1 608/4193 2250/10009
8.5/2.59 130.8 539/3714 1993/8866
9.0/2.74 138.5 480/3313 1778/7908
9.5/2.90 146.2 431/2973 1596/7098
10.0/3.05 153.8 389/2683 1440/6406
10.5/3.20 161.5 353/2434 1306/5810
11.0/3.35 169.2 322/2218 1190/5294
11.5/3.51 176.9 294/2029 1089/4843
12.0/3.66 184.6 270/1863 1000/4448
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 6 X 6 X 3/8 ANGLE
152.4 x 152.4 x 9.4 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 4.33 in.2/ 2794 mm2

r = 1.14 in. / 28.96 mm
b/t = 16

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 10.5 1728/11916 7484/33289 10.5/3.20 110.5 734/5060 3178/14136
1.5/0.46 15.8 1676/11556 7257/32281 11.0/3.35 115.8 682/4699 2951/13128
2.0/0.61 21.1 1624/11195 7030/31273 11.5/3.51 121.1 629/4334 2722/12108
2.5/0.76 26.3 1571/10834 6804/30265 12.0/3.66 126.3 577/3981 2500/11120
3.0/0.91 31.6 1519/10473 6577/29257 12.5/3.81 131.6 532/3668 2304/10248
3.5/1.07 36.8 1467/10112 6351/28249 13.0/3.96 136.8 492/3392 2130/9475
4.0/1.22 42.1 1414/9751 6124/27241 13.5/4.12 142.1 456/3145 1975/8786
4.5/1.37 47.4 1362/9390 5897/26232 14.0/4.27 147.4 424/2924 1837/8170
5.0/1.52 52.6 1310/9030 5671/25224 14.5/4.42 152.6 395/2726 1712/7616
5.5/1.68 57.9 1257/8669 5444/24216 15.0/4.57 157.9 369/2548 1600/7117
6.0/1.83 63.2 1205/8308 5217/23208 15.5/4.72 163.2 346/2386 1498/6665
6.5/1.98 68.4 1153/7947 4991/22200 16.0/4.88 168.4 325/2239 1406/6255
7.0/2.13 73.7 1100/7586 4764/21192 16.5/5.03 173.7 305/2105 1322/5882
7.5/2.29 78.9 1048/7225 4538/20184 17.0/5.18 178.9 288/1983 1246/5541
8.0/2.44 84.2 996/6864 4311/19176 17.5/5.33 184.2 271/1872 1175/5229
8.5/2.59 89.5 943/6504 4084/18168 18.0/5.49 189.5 257/1769 1111/4942
9.0/2.74 94.7 891/6143 3858/17160 18.5/5.64 194.7 243/1675 1052/4679
9.5/2.90 100.0 839/5782 3631/16152 19.0/5.79 200.0 230/1588 997/4436
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 6 X 6 X 1/2 ANGLE
152.4 x 152.4 x 12.7 ANGLE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 5.70 in.2 / 3677.4mm2

r = 1.19 in. / 30.2mm
b/t = 12

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 10.1 2640/18204 15049/66942 10.5/3.20 105.9 822/5665 4683/20833
1.5/0.46 15.1 2544/17539 14500/64498 11.0/3.35 110.9 749/5162 4267/18982
2.0/0.61 20.2 2447/16874 13950/62054 11.5/3.51 116.0 685/4723 3904/17367
2.5/0.76 25.2 2351/16210 13401/59610 12.0/3.66 121.0 629/4337 3586/15950
3.0/0.91 30.3 2255/15545 12851/57166 12.5/3.81 126.1 580/3997 3305/14700
3.5/1.07 35.3 2158/14881 12302/54722 13.0/3.96 131.1 536/3696 3055/13591
4.0/1.22 40.3 2062/14216 11752/52278 13.5/4.12 136.1 497/3427 2833/12603
4.5/1.37 45.4 1965/13551 11203/49834 14.0/4.27 141.2 462/3187 2634/11719
5.0/1.52 50.4 1869/12887 10654/47390 14.5/4.42 146.2 431/2971 2456/10924
5.5/1.68 55.5 1773/12222 10104/44945 15.0/4.57 151.3 403/2776 2295/10208
6.0/1.83 60.5 1676/11557 9555/42501 15.5/4.72 156.3 377/2600 2149/9560
6.5/1.98 65.5 1580/10893 9005/40057 16.0/4.88 161.3 354/2440 2017/8972
7.0/2.13 70.6 1483/10228 8456/37613 16.5/5.03 166.4 333/2294 1897/8437
7.5/2.29 75.6 1387/9564 7906/35169 17.0/5.18 171.4 313/2161 1787/7948
8.0/2.44 80.7 1291/8899 7357/32725 17.5/5.33 176.5 296/2039 1686/7500
8.5/2.59 85.7 1194/8234 6807/30281 18.0/5.49 181.5 280/1928 1594/7089
9.0/2.74 90.8 1098/7570 6258/27837 18.5/5.64 186.6 265/1825 1509/6711
9.5/2.90 95.8 1001/6905 5709/25393 19.0/5.79 191.6 251/1730 1430/6362
10.0/3.05 100.8 906/6246 5164/22968
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 3 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 I-BEAM
76.2 x 38.1 x 6.4 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 1.38 in.2 / 890mm2

r = .32 in. / 8mm
b/t = 6

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 37.5 5245/36164 7238/32198 11.0/3.35 412.5 54/373 75/332
1.5/0.46 56.3 2911/20073 4018/17871 11.5/3.51 431.3 50/342 68/304
2.0/0.61 75.0 1638/11291 2260/10053 12.0/3.66 450.0 45/314 63/279
2.5/0.76 93.8 1048/7226 1446/6434 12.5/3.81 468.8 42/289 58/257
3.0/0.91 112.5 728/5018 1004/4468 13.0/3.96 487.5 39/267 53/238
3.5/1.07 131.3 535/3687 738/3283 13.5/4.12 506.3 36/248 50/221
4.0/1.22 150.0 409/2823 565/2513 14.0/4.27 525.0 33/230 46/205
4.5/1.37 168.8 323/2230 446/1986 14.5/4.42 543.8 31/215 43/191
5.0/1.52 187.5 262/1807 362/1608 15.0/4.57 562.5 29/201 40/179
5.5/1.68 206.3 217/1493 299/1329 15.5/4.72 581.3 27/188 38/167
6.0/1.83 225.0 182/1255 251/1117 16.0/4.88 600.0 26/176 35/157
6.5/1.98 243.8 155/1069 214/952 16.5/5.03 618.8 24/166 33/148
7.0/2.13 262.5 134/922 184/821 17.0/5.18 637.5 23/156 31/139
7.5/2.29 281.3 116/803 161/715 17.5/5.33 656.3 21/147 30/131
8.0/2.44 300.0 102/706 141/628 18.0/5.49 675.0 20/139 28/124
8.5/2.59 318.8 91/625 125/557 18.5/5.64 693.8 19/132 26/117
9.0/2.74 337.5 81/558 112/496 19.0/5.79 712.5 18/125 25/111
9.5/2.90 356.3 73/500 100/446 19.5/5.94 731.3 17/119 24/106
10.0/3.05 375.0 66/452 90/402 20.0/6.10 750.0 16/113 23/101
10.5/3.20 393.8 59/410 82/365
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 4 X 2 X 1/4 I-BEAM
101.6 x 50.8 x 6.4 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 1.88 in.2 / 1213mm2

r = .43 in. / 11mm
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m) r (psi/kPa) (lbs/N) Length (ft/m) r (psi/kPa) (lbs/N)
1.0/0.30 27.9 6462/44551 12148/54036 11.0/3.35 307.0 98/674 184/817
1.5/0.46 41.9 4692/32352 8822/39240 11.5/3.51 320.9 89/617 168/748
2.0/0.61 55.8 2957/20388 5559/24728 12.0/3.66 334.9 82/566 154/687
2.5/0.76 69.8 1892/13048 3558/15823 12.5/3.81 348.8 76/522 142/633
3.0/0.91 83.7 1314/9061 2471/10990 13.0/3.96 362.8 70/483 132/585
3.5/1.07 97.7 966/6657 1815/8075 13.5/4.12 376.7 65/447 122/543
4.0/1.22 111.6 739/5097 1390/6182 14.0/4.27 390.7 60/416 113/505
4.5/1.37 125.6 584/4027 1098/4885 14.5/4.42 404.7 56/388 106/470
5.0/1.52 139.5 473/3262 889/3957 15.0/4.57 418.6 53/362 99/440
5.5/1.68 153.5 391/2696 735/3270 15.5/4.72 432.6 49/339 93/412
6.0/1.83 167.4 329/2265 618/2748 16.0/4.88 446.5 46/319 87/386
6.5/1.98 181.4 280/1930 526/2341 16.5/5.03 460.5 43/300 82/363
7.0/2.13 195.3 241/1664 454/2019 17.0/5.18 474.4 41/282 77/342
7.5/2.29 209.3 210/1450 395/1758 17.5/5.33 488.4 39/266 73/323
8.0/2.44 223.3 185/1274 347/1546 18.0/5.49 502.3 37/252 69/305
8.5/2.59 237.2 164/1129 308/1369 18.5/5.64 516.3 35/238 65/289
9.0/2.74 251.2 146/1007 275/1221 19.0/5.79 530.2 33/226 62/274
9.5/2.90 265.1 131/904 246/1096 19.5/5.94 544.2 31/214 58/260
10.0/3.05 279.1 118/816 222/989 20.0/6.10 558.1 30/204 56/247

10.5/3.20 293.0 107/740 202/897 English/Metric

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 6 X 3 X 1/4 I-BEAM
152.4 x 76.2 x 6.4 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 2.88 in.2 / 1858mm2

r = .63 in. / 16mm
b/t = 12

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 27.9 6462/44551 12148/54036 11.0/3.35 307.0 98/674 184/817
1.5/0.46 41.9 4692/32352 8822/39240 11.5/3.51 320.9 89/617 168/748
2.0/0.61 55.8 2957/20388 5559/24728 12.0/3.66 334.9 82/566 154/687
2.5/0.76 698 1892/13048 3558/15823 12.5/3.81 348.8 76/522 142/633
3.0/0.91 83.7 1314/9061 2471/10990 13.0/3.96 362.8 70/483 132/585
3.5/1.07 97.7 966/6657 1815/8075 13.5/4.12 376.7 65/447 122/543
4.0/1.22 111.6 739/5097 1390/6182 14.0/4.27 390.7 60/416 113/505
4.5/1.37 125.6 584/4027 1098/4885 14.5/4.42 404.7 56/388 106/470
5.0/1.52 139.5 473/3262 889/3957 15.0/4.57 418.6 53/362 99/440
5.5/1.68 153.5 391/2696 735/3270 15.5/4.72 432.6 49/339 93/412
6.0/1.83 167.4 329/2265 618/2748 16.0/4.88 446.5 46/319 87/386
6.5/1.98 181.4 280/1930 526/2341 16.5/5.03 460.5 43/300 82/363
7.0/2.13 195.3 241/1664 454/2019 17.0/5.18 474.4 41/282 77/342
7.5/2.29 209.3 210/1450 395/1758 17.5/5.33 488.4 39/266 73/323
8.0/2.44 223.3 185/1274 347/1546 18.0/5.49 502.3 37/252 69/305
8.5/2.59 237.2 164/1129 308/1369 18.5/5.64 516.3 35/238 65/289
9.0/2.74 251.2 146/1007 275/1221 19.0/5.79 530.2 33/226 62/274
9.5/2.90 265.1 131/904 246/1096 19.5/5.94 544.2 31/214 58/260
10.0/3.05 279.1 118/816 222/989 20.0/6.10 558.1 30/204 56/247
10.5/3.20 293.0 107/740 202/897
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 6 X 3 X 3/8 I-BEAM
152.4 x 76.2 x 9.5 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 4.23 in.2 / 2729mm2

r = .64 in. / 16mm
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 18.8 7623/52556 32244/143427 11.0/3.35 206.3 217/1493 916/4075
1.5/0.46 28.1 6434/44360 27215/121060 11.5/3.51 215.6 198/1366 838/3728
2.0/0.61 37.5 5245/36164 22187/98694 12.0/3.66 225.0 182/1255 770/3424
2.5/0.76 46.9 4057/27969 17159/76327 12.5/3.81 234.4 168/1156 709/3155
3.0/0.91 56.3 2911/20073 12315/54780 13.0/3.96 243.8 155/1069 656/2917
3.5/1.07 65.6 2139/14748 9048/40246 13.5/4.12 253.1 144/991 608/2705
4.0/1.22 75.0 1638/11291 6927/30814 14.0/4.27 262.5 134/922 565/2515
4.5/1.37 84.4 1294/8921 5473/24347 14.5/4.42 271.9 125/859 527/2345
5.0/1.52 93.8 1048/7226 4433/19721 15.0/4.57 281.3 116/803 493/2191
5.5/1.68 103.1 866/5972 3664/16298 15.5/4.72 290.6 109/752 461/2052
6.0/1.83 112.5 728/5018 3079/13695 16.0/4.88 300.0 102/706 433/1926
6.5/1.98 121.9 620/4276 2623/11669 16.5/5.03 309.4 96/664 407/1811
7.0/2.13 131.3 535/3687 2262/10062 17.0/5.18 318.8 91/625 384/1706
7.5/2.29 140.6 466/3212 1970/8765 17.5/5.33 328.1 86/590 362/1610
8.0/2.44 150.0 409/2823 1732/7703 18.0/5.49 337.5 81/558 342/1522
8.5/2.59 159.4 363/2500 1534/6824 18.5/5.64 346.9 77/528 324/1441
9.0/2.74 168.8 323/2230 1368/6087 19.0/5.79 356.3 73/500 307/1366
9.5/2.90 178.1 290/2002 1228/5463 19.5/5.94 365.6 69/475 291/1297
10.0/3.05 187.5 262/1807 1108/4930 20.0/6.10 375.0 66/452 277/1233
10.5/3.20 196.9 238/1639 1005/4472
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 8 X 4 X 3/8 I-BEAM
203.2 x 101.6 x 9.5 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 5.73 in.2 / 3697 mm2

r = .84 in. / 21mm
b/t = 10.7

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 14.3 8189/56459 46921/208715 11.0/3.35 157.1 373/2572 2137/9508
1.5/0.46 21.4 7283/50214 41731/185631 11.5/3.51 164.3 341/2353 1956/8699
2.0/0.61 28.6 6377/43970 36542/162547 12.0/3.66 171.4 313/2161 1796/7989
2.5/0.76 35.7 5472/37726 31352/139462 12.5/3.81 178.6 289/1992 1655/7363
3.0/0.91 42.9 4566/31481 26163/116378 13.0/3.96 185.7 267/1841 1530/6808
3.5/1.07 50.0 3660/25237 20973/93294 13.5/4.12 192.9 248/1708 1419/6313
4.0/1.22 57.1 2821/19451 16165/71904 14.0/4.27 200.0 230/1588 1320/5870
4.5/1.37 64.3 2229/15368 12772/56813 14.5/4.42 207.1 215/1480 1230/5472
5.0/1.52 71.4 1805/12448 10345/46019 15.0/4.57 214.3 201/1383 1149/5113
5.5/1.68 78.6 1492/10288 8550/38032 15.5/4.72 221.4 188/1295 1077/4789
6.0/1.83 85.7 1254/8645 7184/31958 16.0/4.88 228.6 176/1216 1010/4494
6.5/1.98 92.9 1068/7366 6122/27230 16.5/5.03 235.7 166/1143 950/4226
7.0/2.13 100.0 921/6351 5278/23479 17.0/5.18 242.9 156/1077 895/3981
7.5/2.29 107.1 802/5533 4598/20453 17.5/5.33 250.0 147/1016 845/3757
8.0/2.44 114.3 705/4863 4041/17976 18.0/5.49 257.1 139/961 798/3551
8.5/2.59 121.4 625/4307 3580/15923 18.5/5.64 264.3 132/909 756/3361
9.0/2.74 128.6 557/3842 3193/14203 19.0/5.79 271.4 125/862 716/3187
9.5/2.90 135.7 500/3448 2866/12748 19.5/5.94 278.6 119/818 680/3026
10.0/3.05 142.9 451/3112 2586/11505 20.0/6.10 285.7 113/778 647/2876
10.5/3.20 150.0 409/2823 2346/10435
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203.2 x 101.6 x 12.7 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 7.51 in.2 / 4845mm2

r = .85 in. / 22 mm
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 14.1 8210/56606 61657/274263 11.0/3.35 155.3 382/2634 2869/12760
1.5/0.46 21.2 7315/50435 54935/244364 11.5/3.51 162.4 349/2410 2625/11675
2.0/0.61 28.2 6420/44264 48214/214465 12.0/3.66 169.4 321/2213 2410/10722
2.5/0.76 35.3 5525/38093 41492/184566 12.5/3.81 176.5 296/2039 2221/9881
3.0/0.91 42.4 4630/31922 34770/154666 13.0/3.96 183.5 273/1886 2054/9136
3.5/1.07 49.4 3735/25751 28049/124767 13.5/4.12 190.6 254/1748 1905/8472
4.0/1.22 56.5 2889/19916 21694/96498 14.0/4.27 197.6 236/1626 1771/7877
4.5/1.37 63.5 2282/15736 17141/76246 14.5/4.42 204.7 220/1516 1651/7344
5.0/1.52 70.6 1849/12747 13884/61759 15.0/4.57 211.8 205/1416 1543/6862
5.5/1.68 77.6 1528/10534 11474/51040 15.5/4.72 218.8 192/1326 1445/6427
6.0/1.83 84.7 1284/8852 9642/42888 16.0/4.88 225.9 181/1245 1356/6031
6.5/1.98 91.8 1094/7542 8215/36544 16.5/5.03 232.9 170/1170 1275/5671
7.0/2.13 98.8 943/6503 7084/31510 17.0/5.18 240.0 160/1103 1201/5342
7.5/2.29 105.9 822/5665 6171/27448 17.5/5.33 247.1 151/1041 1133/5042
8.0/2.44 112.9 722/4979 5423/24125 18.0/5.49 254.1 143/984 1071/4765
8.5/2.59 120.0 640/4411 4804/21370 18.5/5.64 261.2 135/931 1014/4511
9.0/2.74 127.1 571/3934 4285/19061 19.0/5.79 268.2 128/883 961/4277
9.5/2.90 134.1 512/3531 3846/17108 19.5/5.94 275.3 122/838 913/4060
10.0/3.05 141.2 462/3187 3471/15440 20.0/6.10 282.4 116/797 868/3860
10.5/3.20 148.2 419/2890 3148/14004
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 10 X 5 X 3/8 I-BEAM
254 x 127 x 9.5 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 7.22 in.2 / 4658mm2

r = 1.04 in. / 26mm
b/t = 13.3

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 11.5 8537/58860 61637/274175 11.0/3.35 126.9 572/3943 4129/18365
1.5/0.46 17.3 7805/53817 56356/250682 11.5/3.51 132.7 523/3607 3777/16802
2.0/0.61 23.1 7074/48773 51074/227189 12.0/3.66 138.5 480/3313 3469/15431
2.5/0.76 28.8 6342/43730 45793/203696 12.5/3.81 144.2 443/3053 3197/14222
3.0/0.91 34.6 5611/38686 40511/180202 13.0/3.96 150.0 409/2823 2956/13149
3.5/1.07 40.4 4879/33643 35230/156709 13.5/4.12 155.8 380/2618 2741/12193
4.0/1.22 46.2 4148/28599 29948/133216 14.0/4.27 161.5 353/2434 2549/11337
4.5/1.37 51.9 3416/23556 24667/109723 14.5/4.42 167.3 329/2269 2376/10569
5.0/1.52 57.7 2768/19082 19982/88885 15.0/4.57 173.1 308/2120 2220/9876
5.5/1.68 63.5 2287/15770 16514/73458 15.5/4.72 178.8 288/1986 2079/9249
6.0/1.83 69.2 1922/13251 13876/61725 16.0/4.88 184.6 270/1863 1951/8680
6.5/1.98 75.0 1638/11291 11824/52594 16.5/5.03 190.4 254/1752 1835/8162
7.0/2.13 80.8 1412/9736 10195/45349 17.0/5.18 196.2 239/1651 1729/7689
7.5/2.29 86.5 1230/8481 8881/39504 17.5/5.33 201.9 226/1558 1631/7256
8.0/2.44 92.3 1081/7454 7805/34721 18.0/5.49 207.7 214/1472 1542/6858
8.5/2.59 98.1 958/6603 6914/30756 18.5/5.64 213.5 202/1394 1460/6493
9.0/2.74 103.8 854/5889 6167/27434 19.0/5.79 219.2 192/1321 1384/6155
9.5/2.90 109.6 767/5286 5535/24622 19.5/5.94 225.0 182/1255 1314/5844
10.0/3.05 115.4 692/4770 4996/22221 20.0/6.10 230.8 173/1193 1249/5555
10.5/3.20 121.2 628/4327 4531/20155
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 10 X 5 X 1/2 I-BEAM
254 x 127 x 12.7 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 9.51 in.2 / 6135mm2

r = 1.04 in. / 26mm
b/t = 10

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 11.5 8537/58860 81187/361137 11.0/3.35 126.9 572/3943 5438/24189
1.5/0.46 17.3 7805/53817 74230/330192 11.5/3.51 132.7 523/3607 4975/22132
2.0/0.61 23.1 7074/48773 67273/299247 12.0/3.66 138.5 480/3313 4569/20326
2.5/0.76 28.8 6342/43730 60317/268303 12.5/3.81 144.2 443/3053 4211/18732
3.0/0.91 34.6 5611/38686 53360/237358 13.0/3.96 150.0 409/2823 3893/17319
3.5/1.07 40.4 4879/33643 46404/206413 13.5/4.12 155.8 380/2618 3610/16060
4.0/1.22 46.2 4148/28599 39447/175469 14.0/4.27 161.5 353/2434 3357/14933
4.5/1.37 51.9 3416/23556 32490/144524 14.5/4.42 167.3 329/2269 3130/13921
5.0/1.52 57.7 2768/19082 26320/117076 15.0/4.57 173.1 308/2120 2924/13008
5.5/1.68 63.5 2287/15770 21752/96757 15.5/4.72 178.8 288/1986 2739/12183
6.0/1.83 69.2 1922/13251 18278/81303 16.0/4.88 184.6 270/1863 2570/11433
6.5/1.98 75.0 1638/11291 15574/69276 16.5/5.03 190.4 254/1752 2417/10751
7.0/2.13 80.8 1412/9736 13428/59733 17.0/5.18 196.2 239/1651 2277/10128
7.5/2.29 86.5 1230/8481 11698/52034 17.5/5.33 201.9 226/1558 2149/9557
8.0/2.44 92.3 1081/7454 10281/45733 18.0/5.49 207.7 214/1472 2031/9034
8.5/2.59 98.1 958/6603 9107/40511 18.5/5.64 213.5 202/1394 1923/8552
9.0/2.74 103.8 854/5889 8123/36135 19.0/5.79 219.2 192/1321 1823/8108
9.5/2.90 109.6 767/5286 7291/32431 19.5/5.94 225.0 182/1255 1730/7697
10.0/3.05 115.4 692/4770 6580/29269 20.0/6.10 230.8 173/1193 1645/7317
10.5/3.20 121.2 628/4327 5968/26548
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 12 X 6 X 1/2 I-BEAM
304.8 x 152.4 x 12.7 I-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 11.51 in.2 / 7426mm2

r = 1.26 in. / 32mm
b/t = 12

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 9.5 8792/60622 101201/450164 11.0/3.35 104.8 839/5787 9661/42973
1.5/0.46 14.3 8189/56459 94251/419251 11.5/3.51 109.5 768/5295 8839/39317
2.0/0.61 19.0 7585/52296 87302/388338 12.0/3.66 114.3 705/4863 8118/36109
2.5/0.76 23.8 6981/48133 80352/357425 12.5/3.81 119.0 650/4481 7481/33278
3.0/0.91 28.6 6377/43970 73403/326512 13.0/3.96 123.8 601/4143 6917/30767
3.5/1.07 33.3 5774/39807 66453/295598 13.5/4.12 128.6 557/3842 6414/28531
4.0/1.22 38.1 5170/35644 59504/264685 14.0/4.27 133.3 518/3573 5964/26529
4.5/1.37 42.9 4566/31481 52554/233772 14.5/4.42 138.1 483/3330 5560/24731
5.0/1.52 47.6 3962/27318 45605/202859 15.0/4.57 142.9 451/3112 5195/23110
5.5/1.68 52.4 3357/23148 38643/171891 15.5/4.72 147.6 423/2915 4866/21643
6.0/1.83 57.1 2821/19451 32471/144436 16.0/4.88 152.4 397/2735 4566/20311
6.5/1.98 61.9 2404/16573 27667/123070 16.5/5.03 157.1 373/2572 4294/19099
7.0/2.13 66.7 2073/14290 23856/106116 17.0/5.18 161.9 351/2423 4045/17992
7.5/2.29 71.4 1805/12448 20781/92439 17.5/5.33 166.7 332/2286 3817/16979
8.0/2.44 76.2 1587/10941 18265/81245 18.0/5.49 171.4 313/2161 3608/16048
8.5/2.59 81.0 1406/9692 16179/71968 18.5/5.64 176.2 297/2046 3415/15193
9.0/2.74 85.7 1254/8645 14431/64194 19.0/5.79 181.0 281/1940 3238/14404
9.5/2.90 90.5 1125/7759 12952/57614 19.5/5.94 185.7 267/1841 3074/13674
10.0/3.05 95.2 1016/7002 11689/51997 20.0/6.10 190.5 254/1751 2922/12999
10.5/3.20 100.0 921/6351 10603/47163
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 3 X 3 X 1/4 WF-BEAM
76.2 x 76.2 x 6.4 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 2.13 in2 / 1374.19mm2

r=.73 in. / 18.54mm
b/t=12

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.00/0.30 16.4 7916/54577 16860/74999
1.50/0.46 24.7 6874/47392 14641/65125
2.00/0.61 32.9 5831/40206 12421/55251
2.50/0.76 41.1 4789/33021 10201/45377
3.00/0.91 49.3 3747/25835 7981/35503
3.50/1.07 57.5 2783/19187 5927/26366
4.00/1.22 65.8 2131/14690 4538/20187
4.50/1.37 74.0 1683/11607 3586/15950
5.00/1.52 82.2 1364/9402 2904/12920
5.50/1.68 90.4 1127/7770 2400/10677
6.00/1.83 98.6 947/6529 2017/8972
6.5/1.98 106.8 807/5563 1719/7645
7.0/2.13 115.1 696/4797 1482/6592
7.5/2.29 123.3 606/4178 1291/5742
8.0/2.44 131.6 533/3672 1135/5047
8.5/2.59 139.7 472/3253 1005/4470
9.0/2.74 147.9 421/2902 896/3988
9.5/2.90 156.2 378/2604 805/3579
10.0/3.05 164.4 341/2350 726/3230
10.5/3.20 172.6 309/2132 659/2930
11.0/3.35 180.8 282/1942 600/2669
11.5/3.51 189.0 258/1777 549/2442
12.0/3.66 197.3 237/1632 504/2243
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 4 X 4 X 1/4 WF-BEAM
101.6 x 101.6 x 6.4 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 2.89 in.2 / 1864.51mm2

r = .96 in. / 24.38mm
b/t = 16

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 12.5 6328/43630 18288/81348 9.0/2.74 112.5 728/5018 2103/9357
1.5/0.46 18.8 5833/40217 16857/74984 9.5/2.90 118.8 653/4504 1888/8398
2.0/0.61 25.0 5338/36804 15427/68621 10.0/3.05 125.0 590/4065 1704/7579
2.5/0.76 31.3 4843/33390 13996/62257 10.5/3.20 131.3 535/3687 1545/6874
3.0/0.91 37.5 4348/29977 12565/55893 11.0/3.35 137.5 487/3359 1408/6264
3.5/1.07 43.8 3853/26564 11135/49529 11.5/3.51 143.8 446/3074 1288/5731
4.0/1.22 50.0 3358/23151 9704/43166 12.0/3.66 150.0 409/2823 1183/5263
4.5/1.37 56.3 2863/19738 8273/36802 12.5/3.81 156.3 377/2601 1090/4850
5.0/1.52 62.5 2368/16325 6843/30438 13.0/3.96 162.5 349/2405 1008/4485
5.5/1.68 68.8 1949/13437 5632/25054 13.5/4.12 168.8 323/2230 935/4158
6.0/1.83 75.0 1638/11291 4733/21052 14.0/4.27 175.0 301/2074 869/3867
6.5/1.98 81.3 1395/9621 4033/17938 14.5/4.42 181.3 280/1933 810/3605
7.0/2.13 87.5 1203/8295 3477/15467 15.0/4.57 187.5 262/1807 757/3368
7.5/2.29 93.8 1048/7226 3029/13473 15.5/4.72 193.8 245/1692 709/3155
8.0/2.44 100.0 921/6351 2662/11842 16.0/4.88 200.0 230/1588 666/2960
8.5/2.59 106.3 816/5626 2358/10490
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 6 X 6 X 1/4 WF-BEAM
152.4 x 152.4 x 6.4 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 4.39 in.2 / 2832.25mm2

r = 1.43 in. / 36.32mm
b/t = 24

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 8.4 3056/21067 13414/59668 11.0/3.35 92.3 1081/7454 4746/21111
1.5/0.46 12.6 2957/20387 12980/57740 11.5/3.51 96.5 989/6820 4342/19315
2.0/0.61 16.8 2858/19706 12547/55812 12.0/3.66 100.7 908/6263 3988/17739
2.5/0.76 21.0 2759/19025 12114/53884 12.5/3.81 104.9 837/5772 3675/16349
3.0/0.91 25.2 2661/18345 11680/51957 13.0/3.96 109.1 774/5337 3398/15115
3.5/1.07 29.4 2562/17664 11247/50029 13.5/4.12 113.3 718/4949 3151/14016
4.0/1.22 33.6 2463/16983 10814/48101 14.0/4.27 117.5 667/4602 2930/13033
4.5/1.37 37.8 2364/16303 10380/46173 14.5/4.42 121.7 622/4290 2731/12150
5.0/1.52 42.0 2266/15622 9947/44245 15.0/4.57 125.9 581/4009 2552/11353
5.5/1.68 46.2 2167/14941 9513/42317 15.5/4.72 130.1 544/3754 2390/10633
6.0/1.83 50.3 2068/14261 9080/40390 16.0/4.88 134.3 511/3523 2243/9978
6.5/1.98 54.5 1970/13580 8647/38462 16.5/5.03 138.5 480/3313 2109/9383
7.0/2.13 58.7 1871/12899 8213/36534 17.0/5.18 142.7 453/3121 1987/8839
7.5/2.29 62.9 1772/12219 7780/34606 17.5/5.33 146.9 427/2945 1875/8341
8.0/2.44 67.1 1673/11538 7346/32678 18.0/5.49 151.0 404/2784 1772/7884
8.5/2.59 71.3 1575/10857 6913/30750 18.5/5.64 155.2 382/2635 1678/7464
9.0/2.74 75.5 1476/10177 6480/28823 19.0/5.79 159.4 362/2498 1591/7076
9.5/2.90 79.7 1377/9496 6046/26895 19.5/5.94 163.6 344/2372 1510/6718
10.0/3.05 83.9 1279/8815 5613/24967 20.0/6.10 167.8 327/2255 1436/6386
10.5/3.20 88.1 1180/8135 5179/23039
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 6 X 6 X 3/8 WF-BEAM
152.4 x 152.4 x 9.5 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 6.48 in.2 / 4180.64mm2

r = 1.44 in. / 36.58mm
b/t = 16

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 8.3 6658/45905 43144/191912 11.0/3.35 91.7 1096/7558 7104/31599
1.5/0.46 12.5 6328/43630 41005/182400 11.5/3.51 95.8 1003/6916 6500/28911
2.0/0.61 16.7 5998/41354 38867/172887 12.0/3.66 100.0 921/6351 5969/26552
2.5/0.76 20.8 5668/39079 36728/163375 12.5/3.81 104.2 849/5853 5501/24470
3.0/0.91 25.0 5338/36804 34590/153862 13.0/3.96 108.3 785/5412 5086/22624
3.5/1.07 29.2 5008/34528 32451/144350 13.5/4.12 112.5 728/5018 4716/20979
4.0/1.22 33.3 4678/32253 30313/134837 14.0/4.27 116.7 677/4666 4386/19508
4.5/1.37 37.5 4348/29977 28174/125324 14.5/4.42 120.8 631/4350 4088/18186
5.0/1.52 41.7 4018/27702 26036/115812 15.0/4.57 125.0 590/4065 3820/16993
5.5/1.68 45.8 3688/25427 23897/106299 15.5/4.72 129.2 552/3807 3578/15915
6.0/1.83 50.0 3358/23151 21759/96787 16.0/4.88 133.3 518/3573 3358/14936
6.5/1.98 54.2 3028/20876 19620/87274 16.5/5.03 137.5 487/3359 3157/14044
7.0/2.13 58.3 2698/18600 17482/77762 17.0/5.18 141.7 459/3165 2974/13230
7.5/2.29 62.5 2368/16325 15343/68249 17.5/5.33 145.8 433/2986 2807/12485
8.0/2.44 66.7 2073/14290 13431/59742 18.0/5.49 150.0 409/2823 2653/11801
8.5/2.59 70.8 1836/12658 11897/52921 18.5/5.64 154.2 388/2672 2511/11172
9.0/2.74 75.0 1638/11291 10612/47204 19.0/5.79 158.3 367/2533 2381/10591
9.5/2.90 79.2 1470/10134 9524/42366 19.5/5.94 162.5 349/2405 2261/10055
10.0/3.05 83.3 1326/9146 8596/38235 20.0/6.10 166.7 332/2286 2149/9559
10.5/3.20 87.5 1203/8295 7796/34680
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203.2 x 203.2 x 9.5 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 8.73 in.2 / 5632.25mm2

r = 1.92 in. / 48.77mm
b/t = 21.3

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 6.3 3908/26943 34115/151752 11.0/3.35 68.8 1816/12520 15853/70516
1.5/0.46 9.4 3803/26222 33202/147690 11.5/3.51 71.9 1711/11799 14939/66454
2.0/0.61 12.5 3699/25501 32289/143628 12.0/3.66 75.0 1607/11078 14026/62392
2.5/0.76 15.6 3594/24780 31376/139566 12.5/3.81 78.1 1502/10356 13113/58330
3.0/0.91 18.8 3489/24059 30463/135505 13.0/3.96 81.3 1395/9621 12182/54187
3.5/1.07 21.9 3385/23338 29550/131443 13.5/4.12 84.4 1294/8921 11296/50247
4.0/1.22 25.0 3280/22616 28636/127381 14.0/4.27 87.5 1203/8295 10504/46722
4.5/1.37 28.1 3176/21895 27723/123319 14.5/4.42 90.6 1122/7733 9792/43556
5.0/1.52 31.3 3071/21174 26810/119257 15.0/4.57 93.8 1048/7226 9150/40700
5.5/1.68 34.4 2966/20453 25897/115196 15.5/4.72 96.9 982/6768 8569/38117
6.0/1.83 37.5 2862/19732 24984/111134 16.0/4.88 100.0 921/6351 8042/35772
6.5/1.98 40.6 2757/19011 24071/107072 16.5/5.03 103.1 866/5972 7562/33637
7.0/2.13 43.8 2653/18289 23158/103010 17.0/5.18 106.3 816/5626 7124/31687
7.5/2.29 46.9 2548/17568 22244/98948 17.5/5.33 109.4 770/5309 6722/29902
8.0/2.44 50.0 2443/16847 21331/94887 18.0/5.49 112.5 728/5018 6354/28264
8.5/2.59 53.1 2339/16126 20418/90825 18.5/5.64 115.6 689/4751 6015/26757
9.0/2.74 56.3 2234/15405 19505/86763 19.0/5.79 118.8 653/4504 5703/25367
9.5/2.90 59.4 2130/14684 18592/82701 19.5/5.94 121.9 620/4276 5414/24083
10.0/3.05 62.5 2025/13962 17679/78639 20.0/6.10 125.0 590/4065 5147/22894
10.5/3.20 65.6 1920/13241 16766/74578
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203.2 x 203.2 x 12.7 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 11.51 in.2 / 7425.79mm2

r = 1.93 in. / 49.02mm
b/t = 16

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 6.2 6826/47060 78562/349461 11.0/3.35 68.4 1969/13578 22666/100825
1.5/0.46 9.3 6579/45363 75728/336854 11.5/3.51 71.5 1802/12423 20738/92248
2.0/0.61 12.4 6333/43665 72894/324248 12.0/3.66 74.6 1655/11409 19046/84721
2.5/0.76 15.5 6087/41967 70060/311641 12.5/3.81 77.7 1525/10515 17553/78079
3.0/0.91 18.7 5841/40270 67226/299034 13.0/3.96 80.8 1410/9721 16229/72188
3.5/1.07 21.8 5594/38572 64391/286427 13.5/4.12 83.9 1307/9015 15049/66940
4.0/1.22 24.9 5348/36874 61557/273821 14.0/4.27 87.0 1216/8382 13993/62244
4.5/1.37 28.0 5102/35177 58723/261214 14.5/4.42 90.2 1133/7814 13045/58025
5.0/1.52 31.1 4856/33479 55889/248607 15.0/4.57 93.3 1059/7302 12189/54221
5.5/1.68 34.2 4609/31781 53055/236000 15.5/4.72 96.4 992/6838 11416/50780
6.0/1.83 37.3 4363/30083 50221/223394 16.0/4.88 99.5 931/6418 10713/47655
6.5/1.98 40.4 4117/28386 47387/210787 16.5/5.03 102.6 875/6035 10074/44811
7.0/2.13 43.5 3871/26688 44553/198180 17.0/5.18 105.7 825/5685 9490/42214
7.5/2.29 46.6 3625/24990 41719/185573 17.5/5.33 108.8 778/5365 8956/39836
8.0/2.44 49.7 3378/23293 38884/172967 18.0/5.49 111.9 735/5071 8465/37654
8.5/2.59 52.8 3132/21595 36050/160360 18.5/5.64 115.0 696/4800 8014/35646
9.0/2.74 56.0 2886/19897 33216/147753 19.0/5.79 118.1 660/4551 7597/33794
9.5/2.90 59.1 2640/18200 30382/135146 19.5/5.94 121.2 627/4321 7213/32084
10.0/3.05 62.2 2393/16502 27548/122540 20.0/6.10 124.4 596/4107 6857/30499
10.5/3.20 65.3 2161/14902 24876/110656
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 10 X 10 X 3/8 WF-BEAM
254.0 x 254.0 x 9.5 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 11.06 in.2 / 7135.47mm2

r = 2.38 in. / 60.45mm
b/t = 26.7

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 5.0 2549/17572 28187/125384 11.0/3.35 55.5 1684/11614 18630/82871
1.5/0.46 7.6 2505/17274 27710/123258 11.5/3.51 58.0 1641/11316 18152/80746
2.0/0.61 10.1 2462/16976 27232/121133 12.0/3.66 60.5 1598/11018 17675/78620
2.5/0.76 12.6 2419/16678 26754/119007 12.5/3.81 63.0 1555/10720 17197/76495
3.0/0.91 15.1 2376/16380 26276/116881 13.0/3.96 65.5 1512/10422 16719/74369
3.5/1.07 17.6 2333/16082 25798/114756 13.5/4.12 68.1 1468/10125 16241/72243
4.0/1.22 20.2 2289/15785 25320/112630 14.0/4.27 70.6 1425/9827 15763/70118
4.5/1.37 22.7 2246/15487 24842/110504 14.5/4.42 73.1 1382/9529 15285/67992
5.0/1.52 25.2 2203/15189 24365/108379 15.0/4.57 75.6 1339/9231 14807/65867
5.5/1.68 27.7 2160/14891 23887/106253 15.5/4.72 78.2 1296/8933 14330/63741
6.0/1.83 30.3 2117/14593 23409/104128 16.0/4.88 80.7 1252/8635 13852/61615
6.5/1.98 32.8 2073/14295 22931/102002 16.5/5.03 83.2 1209/8337 13374/59490
7.0/2.13 35.3 2030/13997 22453/99876 17.0/5.18 85.7 1166/8039 12896/57364
7.5/2.29 37.8 1987/13699 21975/97751 17.5/5.33 88.2 1123/7741 12418/55239
8.0/2.44 40.3 1944/13401 21497/95625 18.0/5.49 90.8 1080/7444 11940/53113
8.5/2.59 42.9 1901/13103 21020/93500 18.5/5.64 93.3 1036/7146 11462/50987
9.0/2.74 45.4 1857/12806 20542/91374 19.0/5.79 95.8 993/6848 10985/48862
9.5/2.90 47.9 1814/12508 20064/89248 19.5/5.94 98.3 950/6550 10507/46736
10.0/3.05 50.4 1771/12210 19586/87123 20.0/6.10 100.8 906/6246 10019/44567
10.5/3.20 52.9 1728/11912 19108/84997
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 10 X 10 X 1/2 WF-BEAM
254.0 x 254.0 x 12.7 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 14.51 in.2 / 9361.27mm2

r = 2.4 in. / 60.96mm
b/t = 20

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 5.0 4481/30894 65016/289205 11.0/3.35 55.0 2448/16881 35526/158029
1.5/0.46 7.5 4379/30193 63541/282646 11.5/3.51 57.5 2347/16181 34052/151471
2.0/0.61 10.0 4278/29493 62067/276088 12.0/3.66 60.0 2245/15480 32577/144912
2.5/0.76 12.5 4176/28792 60592/269529 12.5/3.81 62.5 2144/14779 31103/138353
3.0/0.91 15.0 4074/28091 59118/262970 13.0/3.96 65.0 2042/14079 29629/131794
3.5/1.07 17.5 3973/27391 57644/256411 13.5/4.12 67.5 1940/13378 28154/125235
4.0/1.22 20.0 3871/26690 56169/249852 14.0/4.27 70.0 1839/12677 26680/118677
4.5/1.37 22.5 3769/25989 54695/243294 14.5/4.42 72.5 1737/11977 25205/112118
5.0/1.52 25.0 3668/25289 53220/236735 15.0/4.57 75.0 1635/11276 23731/105559
5.5/1.68 27.5 3566/24588 51746/230176 15.5/4.72 77.5 1534/10574 22254/98989
6.0/1.83 30.0 3465/23887 50271/223617 16.0/4.88 80.0 1439/9924 20885/92899
6.5/1.98 32.5 3363/23187 48797/217058 16.5/5.03 82.5 1353/9331 19638/87354
7.0/2.13 35.0 3261/22486 47322/210500 17.0/5.18 85.0 1275/8791 18500/82291
7.5/2.29 37.5 3160/21786 45848/203941 17.5/5.33 87.5 1203/8295 17458/77656
8.0/2.44 40.0 3058/21085 44373/197382 18.0/5.49 90.0 1137/7841 16501/73402
8.5/2.59 42.5 2956/20384 42899/190823 18.5/5.64 92.5 1077/7423 15621/69488
9.0/2.74 45.0 2855/19684 41424/184264 19.0/5.79 95.0 1021/7037 14810/65879
9.5/2.90 47.5 2753/18983 39950/177706 19.5/5.94 97.5 969/6681 14060/62544
10.0/3.05 50.0 2652/18282 38475/171147 20.0/6.10 100.0 921/6351 13366/59456
10.5/3.20 52.5 2550/17582 37001/164588
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 12 X 12 X 1/2 WF-BEAM
304.8 x 304.8 x 12.7 WF-BEAM

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 17.51 in.2 / 11296.75mm2

r = 2.87 in. / 72.90mm
b/t = 24

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 4.2 3155/21750 55237/245708 11.0/3.35 46.0 2171/14967 38011/169083
1.5/0.46 6.3 3105/21411 54376/241877 11.5/3.51 48.1 2122/14628 37150/165251
2.0/0.61 8.4 3056/21072 53515/238046 12.0/3.66 50.2 2072/14289 36289/161420
2.5/0.76 10.5 3007/20733 52653/234214 12.5/3.81 52.3 2023/13950 35427/157589
3.0/0.91 12.5 2958/20394 51792/230383 13.0/3.96 54.4 1974/13611 34566/153757
3.5/1.07 14.6 2909/20055 50931/226552 13.5/4.12 56.4 1925/13272 33705/149926
4.0/1.22 16.7 2859/19715 50070/222721 14.0/4.27 58.5 1876/12932 32843/146095
4.5/1.37 18.8 2810/19376 49208/218889 14.5/4.42 60.6 1827/12593 31982/142264
5.0/1.52 20.9 2761/19037 48347/215058 15.0/4.57 62.7 1777/12254 31121/138432
5.5/1.68 23.0 2712/18698 47486/211227 15.5/4.72 64.8 1728/11915 30259/134601
6.0/1.83 25.1 2663/18359 46624/207395 16.0/4.88 66.9 1679/11576 29398/130770
6.5/1.98 27.2 2614/18020 45763/203564 16.5/5.03 69.0 1630/11237 28537/126938
7.0/2.13 29.3 2564/17681 44902/199733 17.0/5.18 71.1 1581/10898 27676/123107
7.5/2.29 31.4 2515/17341 44040/195902 17.5/5.33 73.2 1531/10558 26814/119276
8.0/2.44 33.4 2466/17002 43179/192070 18.0/5.49 75.3 1482/10219 25953/115445
8.5/2.59 35.5 2417/16663 42318/188239 18.5/5.64 77.4 1433/9880 25092/111613
9.0/2.74 37.6 2368/16324 41456/184408 19.0/5.79 79.4 1384/9541 24230/107782
9.5/2.90 39.7 2318/15985 40595/180576 19.5/5.94 81.5 1335/9202 23369/103951
10.0/3.05 41.8 2269/15646 39734/176745 20.0/6.10 83.6 1285/8863 22508/100119
10.5/3.20 43.9 2220/15307 38873/172914
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 2 X 2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE
50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4 SQUARE TUBE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 1.74 in.2 / 1122.58mm2

r = .73 in. / 18.54mm
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 16.4 7916/54577 13773/61267 7.0/2.13 115.1 696/4797 1211/5385
1.5/0.46 24.7 6874/47395 11960/53201 7.5/2.29 123.3 606/4178 1055/4691
2.0/0.61 32.9 5831/40206 10147/45135 8.0/2.44 131.5 533/3672 927/4123
2.5/0.76 41.1 4789/33021 8333/37068 8.5/2.59 139.7 472/3253 821/3652
3.0/0.91 49.3 3747/25835 6520/29002 9.0/2.74 147.9 421/2902 732/3257
3.5/1.07 57.5 2783/19187 4842/21539 9.5/2.90 156.2 378/2604 657/2924
4.0/1.22 65.8 2131/14690 3707/16491 10.0/3.05 164.4 341/2350 593/2639
4.5/1.37 74.0 1683/11607 2929/13030 10.5/3.20 172.6 309/2132 538/2393
5.0/1.52 82.2 1364/9402 2373/10554 11.0/3.35 180.8 282/1942 490/2181
5.5/1.68 90.4 1127/7770 1961/8722 11.5/3.51 189.0 258/1777 449/1995
6.0/1.83 98.6 947/6529 1648/7329 12.0/3.66 197.3 237/1632 412/1832
6.5/1.98 106.8 807/5563 1404/6245
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1 1/2 X 1 1/2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE
38.1 x 38.1 x 6.4 SQUARE TUBE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 1.24 in.2 / 800.0mm2

r = .52 in. / 13.21mm
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 23.1 7074/48773 8772/39019
1.5/0.46 34.6 5611/38686 6958/30949
2.0/0.61 46.2 4148/28599 5143/22879
2.5/0.76 57.7 2768/19082 3432/15265
3.0/0.91 69.2 1922/13251 2383/10601
3.5/1.07 80.8 1412/9736 1751/7789
4.0/1.22 92.3 1081/7454 1341/5963
4.5/1.37 103.8 854/5889 1059/4712
5.0/1.52 115.4 692/4770 858/3816
5.5/1.68 126.9 572/3943 709/3154
6.0/1.83 138.5 480/3313 596/2650
6.5/1.98 150.0 409/2823 508/2258
7.0/2.13 161.5 353/2434 438/1947
7.5/2.29 173.1 308/2120 381/1696
8.0/2.44 184.6 270/1863 335/1491
8.5/2.59 196.2 239/1651 297/1321

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 1 3/4 X 1 3/4 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE
44.45 x 44.45 x 6.4 SQUARE TUBE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 1.49 in.2 / 961.29mm2

r = .62 in. / 15.75mm
b/t = 8

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 19.4 7546/52027 11243/50013 6.0/1.83 116.1 683/4710 1018/4527
1.5/0.46 29.0 6319/43567 9415/41881 6.5/1.98 125.8 582/4013 867/3857
2.0/0.61 38.7 5092/35107 7587/33748 7.0/2.13 135.5 502/3460 748/3326
2.5/0.76 48.4 3865/26647 5759/25615 7.5/2.29 145.2 437/3014 651/2897
3.0/0.91 58.1 2732/18838 4071/18109 8.0/2.44 154.8 384/2649 572/2547
3.5/1.07 67.7 2007/13840 2991/13304 8.5/2.59 164.5 340/2347 507/2256
4.0/1.22 77.4 1537/10596 2290/10186 9.0/2.74 174.2 304/2093 452/2012
4.5/1.37 87.1 1214/8372 1809/8048 9.5/2.90 183.9 272/1879 406/1806
5.0/1.52 96.8 984/6782 1466/6519 10.0/3.05 193.5 246/1695 366/1630
5.5/1.68 106.5 813/5605 1211/5388
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 2 1/2 X 2 1/2 X 1/4 SQUARE TUBE
67.2 x 67.2 x 6.4 SQUARE TUBE

ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A = 2.24 in.2 / 1445.16mm2

r = .92 in. / 23.37mm
b/t = 10

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 13.0 8346/57545 18695/83161 9.0/2.74 117.4 668/4609 1497/6660
1.5/0.46 19.6 7519/51843 16843/74922 9.5/2.90 123.9 600/4136 1344/5978
2.0/0.61 26.1 6692/46142 14991/66682 10.0/3.05 130.4 541/3733 1213/5395
2.5/0.76 32.6 5865/40440 13138/58443 10.5/3.20 137.0 491/3386 1100/4893
3.0/0.91 39.1 5038/34739 11286/50203 11.0/3.35 143.5 447/3085 1002/4459
3.5/1.07 45.7 4212/29038 9434/41964 11.5/3.51 150.0 409/2823 917/4079
4.0/1.22 52.2 3384/23332 7580/33718 12.0/3.66 156.5 376/2592 842/3746
4.5/1.37 58.7 2674/18435 5989/26642 12.5/3.81 163.0 347/2389 776/3453
5.0/1.52 65.2 2166/14932 4851/21580 13.0/3.96 169.6 320/2209 718/3192
5.5/1.68 71.7 1790/12341 4009/17834 13.5/4.12 176.1 297/2048 665/2960
6.0/1.83 78.3 1504/10370 3369/14986 14.0/4.27 182.6 276/1905 619/2753
6.5/1.98 84.8 1282/8836 2871/12769 14.5/4.42 189.1 258/1776 577/2566
7.0/2.13 91.3 1105/7619 2475/11010 15.0/4.57 195.7 241/1659 539/2398
7.5/2.29 97.8 963/6637 2156/9591
8.0/2.44 104.3 846/5833 1895/8430 English/Metric
8.5/2.59 110.9 749/5167 1679/7467

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ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 2.74 in.2 / 1767.74mm2

r = 1.13 in. / 28.70mm
b/t = 12

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 10.6 8654/59964 23711/105470 11.0/3.35 116.8 675/4654 1850/8228
1.5/0.46 15.9 7980/55022 21866/97264 11.5/3.51 122.1 618/4258 1692/7528
2.0/0.61 21.2 7307/50380 20021/89059 12.0/3.66 127.4 567/3911 1554/6914
2.5/0.76 26.5 6634/45738 18177/80853 12.5/3.81 132.7 523/3604 1432/6372
3.0/0.91 31.9 5961/41096 16332/72648 13.0/3.96 138.1 483/3332 1324/5891
3.5/1.07 37.2 5287/36455 14487/64442 13.5/4.12 143.4 448/3090 1228/5463
4.0/1.22 42.5 4614/31813 12642/56236 14.0/4.27 148.7 417/2873 1142/5079
4.5/1.37 47.8 3941/27171 10798/48031 14.5/4.42 154.0 389/2679 1065/4735
5.0/1.52 53.1 3267/22527 8952/39823 15.0/4.57 159.3 363/2503 995/4425
5.5/1.68 58.4 2700/18618 7399/32911 15.5/4.72 164.6 340/2344 932/4144
6.0/1.83 63.7 2269/15644 6217/27655 16.0/4.88 169.9 319/2200 874/3889
6.5/1.98 69.0 1933/13330 5297/23564 16.5/5.03 175.2 300/2069 822/3657
7.0/2.13 74.3 1667/11494 4568/20318 17.0/5.18 180.5 283/1949 774/3445
7.5/2.29 79.6 1452/10012 3979/17699 17.5/5.33 185.8 267/1839 731/3251
8.0/2.44 85.0 1276/8800 3497/15556 18.0/5.49 191.2 252/1738 691/3073
8.5/2.59 90.3 1131/7795 3098/13779 18.5/5.64 196.5 239/1646 654/2909
9.0/2.74 95.6 1008/6953 2763/12291
9.5/2.90 100.9 905/6240 2480/11031 English/Metric
10.0/3.05 106.2 817/5632 2238/9956
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A= 2.74 in.2 / 1767.74mm2

r = 1.13 in. / 28.70mm
b/t = 14

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 9.1 8847/61000 28665/127510 11.0/3.35 100.0 921/6351 2985/13276
1.5/0.46 13.6 8271/57026 26798/119203 11.5/3.51 104.5 843/5811 2731/12147
2.0/0.61 18.2 7695/53053 24931/110897 12.0/3.66 109.1 774/5337 2508/11156
2.5/0.76 22.7 7118/49079 23063/102591 12.5/3.81 113.6 713/4918 2311/10281
3.0/0.91 27.3 6542/45105 21196/94284 13.0/3.96 118.2 660/4547 2137/9505
3.5/1.07 31.8 5966/41132 19329/85978 13.5/4.12 122.7 612/4217 1982/8814
4.0/1.22 36.4 5389/37158 17461/77672 14.0/4.27 127.3 569/3921 1843/8196
4.5/1.37 40.9 4813/33184 15594/69365 14.5/4.42 131.8 530/3655 1718/7640
5.0/1.52 45.5 4237/29210 13727/61059 15.0/4.57 136.4 495/3416 1605/7140
5.5/1.68 50.0 3660/25237 11859/52753 15.5/4.72 140.9 464/3199 1503/6686
6.0/1.83 54.5 3096/21347 10032/44622 16.0/4.88 145.5 435/3002 1411/6275
6.5/1.98 59.1 2638/18189 8548/38021 16.5/5.03 150.0 409/2823 1326/5900
7.0/2.13 63.6 2275/15684 7370/32784 17.0/5.18 154.5 386/2659 1250/5558
7.5/2.29 68.2 1982/13662 6420/28558 17.5/5.33 159.1 364/2509 1179/5245
8.0/2.44 72.7 1742/12008 5643/25100 18.0/5.49 163.6 344/2372 1115/4958
8.5/2.59 77.3 1543/10637 4998/22234 18.5/5.64 168.2 326/2245 1055/4694
9.0/2.74 81.8 1376/9488 4458/19832 19.0/5.79 172.7 309/2129 1000/4450
9.5/2.90 86.4 1235/8515 4001/17800 19.5/5.94 177.3 293/2021 950/4225
10.0/3.05 90.9 1115/7685 3611/16064 20.0/6.10 181.8 279/1921 903/4016
10.5/3.20 95.5 1011/6971 3276/14571
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ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 5.43 in.2 / 3503.22mm2

r = 1.48 in. / 37.59mm
b/t = 10.7

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 8.1 8972/61859 48718/216707 11.0/3.35 89.2 1158/7985 6288/27971
1.5/0.46 12.2 8458/58315 45926/204291 11.5/3.51 93.2 1060/7305 5753/25591
2.0/0.61 16.2 7944/54771 43135/191875 12.0/3.66 97.3 973/6709 5284/23503
2.5/0.76 20.3 7430/51227 40344/179459 12.5/3.81 101.4 897/6183 4869/21660
3.0/0.91 24.3 6916/47683 37553/167043 13.0/3.96 105.4 829/5717 4502/20026
3.5/1.07 28.4 6402/44139 34762/154628 13.5/4.12 109.5 769/5301 4175/18570
4.0/1.22 32.4 5888/40595 31970/142212 14.0/4.27 113.5 715/4929 3882/17268
4.5/1.37 36.5 5374/37050 29179/129796 14.5/4.42 117.6 666/4595 3619/16097
5.0/1.52 40.5 4860/33506 26388/117380 15.0/4.57 121.6 623/4294 3382/15042
5.5/1.68 44.6 4346/29962 23597/104964 15.5/4.72 125.7 583/4021 3167/14087
6.0/1.83 48.6 3832/26418 20806/92548 16.0/4.88 129.7 547/3774 2972/13220
6.5/1.98 52.7 3316/22866 18008/80105 16.5/5.03 133.8 515/3549 2795/12431
7.0/2.13 56.8 2860/19716 15528/69070 17.0/5.18 137.8 485/3343 2633/11711
7.5/2.29 60.8 2491/17175 13526/60168 17.5/5.33 141.9 458/3155 2484/11051
8.0/2.44 64.9 2189/15095 11888/52882 18.0/5.49 145.9 432/2982 2348/10446
8.5/2.59 68.9 1939/13372 10531/46843 18.5/5.64 150.0 409/2823 2223/9889
9.0/2.74 73.0 1730/11927 9393/41783 19.0/5.79 154.1 388/2676 2108/9375
9.5/2.90 77.0 1553/10705 8430/37501 19.5/5.94 158.1 368/2541 2001/8901
10.0/3.05 81.1 1401/9661 7609/33844 20.0/6.10 162.2 350/2415 1902/8461
10.5/3.20 85.1 1271/8763 6901/30698
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ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 3.74 in.2 / 2412.90mm2

r = 1.53 in. / 38.86mm
b/t = 16

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 7.8 9006/62091 33681/149819 11.0/3.35 86.3 1238/8533 4629/20589
1.5/0.46 11.8 8508/58663 31821/141547 11.5/3.51 90.2 1132/7807 4235/18837
2.0/0.61 15.7 8011/55234 29961/133275 12.0/3.66 94.1 1040/7170 3889/17300
2.5/0.76 19.6 7514/51806 28102/125003 12.5/3.81 98.0 958/6608 3584/15944
3.0/0.91 23.5 7017/48378 26242/116731 13.0/3.96 102.0 886/6109 3314/14741
3.5/1.07 27.5 6519/44949 24382/108458 13.5/4.12 105.9 822/5665 3073/13669
4.0/1.22 31.4 6022/41521 22523/100186 14.0/4.27 109.8 764/5268 2857/12710
4.5/1.37 35.3 5525/38093 20663/91914 14.5/4.42 113.7 712/4911 2664/11849
5.0/1.52 39.2 5028/34665 18803/83642 15.0/4.57 117.6 666/4589 2489/11072
5.5/1.68 43.1 4530/31236 16944/75370 15.5/4.72 121.6 623/4297 2331/10369
6.0/1.83 47.1 4033/27808 15084/67098 16.0/4.88 125.5 585/4033 2188/9731
6.5/1.98 51.0 3536/24380 13225/58826 16.5/5.03 129.4 550/3792 2057/9151
7.0/2.13 54.9 3056/21071 11430/50842 17.0/5.18 133.3 518/3573 1938/8620
7.5/2.29 58.8 2662/18355 9957/44289 17.5/5.33 137.3 489/3371 1829/8135
8.0/2.44 62.7 2340/16132 8751/38926 18.0/5.49 141.2 462/3187 1729/7689
8.5/2.59 66.7 2073/14290 7752/34481 18.5/5.64 145.1 438/3017 1636/7279
9.0/2.74 70.6 1849/12747 6914/30756 19.0/5.79 149.0 415/2860 1551/6901
9.5/2.90 74.5 1659/11440 6206/27604 19.5/5.94 152.9 394/2715 1473/6552
10.0/3.05 78.4 1497/10325 5601/24912 20.0/6.10 156.9 374/2581 1400/6228
10.5/3.20 82.4 1358/9365 5080/22596
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ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 8.27 in.2 / 5335.47mm2

r = 2.29 in. / 58.17mm
b/t = 16

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m) r (psi/kPa) (lbs/N) Length (ft/m) r (psi/kPa) (lbs/N)
1.0/0.30 5.2 7537/51967 62332/277266 11.0/3.35 57.6 2772/19115 22928/101989
1.5/0.46 7.9 7306/50371 60418/268753 11.5/3.51 60.3 2537/17489 20978/93313
2.0/0.61 10.5 7074/48775 58504/260239 12.0/3.66 62.9 2330/16062 19266/85699
2.5/0.76 13.1 6843/47179 56590/251725 12.5/3.81 65.5 2147/14803 17755/78980
3.0/0.91 15.7 6611/45584 54676/243211 13.0/3.96 68.1 1985/13686 16416/73022
3.5/1.07 18.3 6380/43988 52762/234697 13.5/4.12 70.7 1841/12691 15222/67713
4.0/1.22 21.0 6148/42392 50848/226183 14.0/4.27 73.4 1712/11801 14155/62963
4.5/1.37 23.6 5917/40797 48934/217669 14.5/4.42 76.0 1596/11001 13195/58695
5.0/1.52 26.2 5686/39201 47020/209155 15.0/4.57 78.6 1491/10280 12330/54847
5.5/1.68 28.8 5454/37605 45106/200641 15.5/4.72 81.2 1396/9627 11548/51366
6.0/1.83 31.4 5223/36009 43192/192127 16.0/4.88 83.8 1310/9035 10837/48206
6.5/1.98 34.1 4991/34414 41278/183613 16.5/5.03 86.5 1232/8496 10190/45328
7.0/2.13 36.7 4760/32818 39364/175099 17.0/5.18 89.1 1161/8003 9600/42701
7.5/2.29 39.3 4528/31222 37450/166585 17.5/5.33 91.7 1095/7552 9059/40296
8.0/2.44 41.9 4297/29626 35536/158071 18.0/5.49 94.3 1035/7139 8563/38089
8.5/2.59 44.5 4066/28031 33622/149557 18.5/5.64 96.9 980/6758 8106/36057
9.0/2.74 47.2 3834/26435 31708/141043 19.0/5.79 99.6 929/6407 7685/34185
9.5/2.90 49.8 3603/24839 29794/132529 19.5/5.94 102.2 882/6083 7296/32454
10.0/3.05 52.4 3355/23129 27743/123407 20.0/6.10 104.8 839/5782 6936/30852
10.5/3.20 55.0 3043/20979 25164/111934
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ALLOWABLE CONCENTRIC AXIAL STRESSES AND LOADS

A= 4.68 in.2 / 3019.3mm2

r = 1.61 in. / 40.89mm
b/t = 24

Effective Kl Fa Pa Effective Kl Fa Pa
Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N ) Length (ft/m ) r (psi/kPa ) (lbs/N )
1.0/0.30 7.5 4969/34263 23257/103453 11.0/3.35 82.0 1370/9448 6413/28528
1.5/0.46 11.2 4786/33000 22400/99638 11.5/3.51 85.7 1254/8645 5868/26101
2.0/0.61 14.9 4603/31736 21542/95823 12.0/3.66 89.4 1152/7939 5389/23972
2.5/0.76 18.6 4420/30473 20684/92008 12.5/3.81 93.2 1061/7317 4967/22092
3.0/0.91 22.4 4236/29209 19827/88193 13.0/3.96 96.9 981/6765 4592/20426
3.5/1.07 26.1 4053/27946 18969/84378 13.5/4.12 100.6 910/6273 4258/18941
4.0/1.22 29.8 3870/26682 18111/80563 14.0/4.27 104.3 846/5833 3959/17612
4.5/1.37 33.5 3687/25419 17254/76748 14.5/4.42 108.1 789/5438 3691/16418
5.0/1.52 37.3 3503/24155 16396/72933 15.0/4.57 111.8 737/5081 3449/15342
5.5/1.68 41.0 3320/22892 15538/69118 15.5/4.72 115.5 690/4759 3230/14368
6.0/1.83 44.7 3137/21628 14681/65303 16.0/4.88 119.3 648/4466 3031/13484
6.5/1.98 48.4 2954/20365 13823/61488 16.5/5.03 123.0 609/4199 2850/12679
7.0/2.13 52.2 2770/19101 12965/57673 17.0/5.18 126.7 574/3956 2685/11944
7.5/2.29 55.9 2587/17838 12108/53858 17.5/5.33 130.4 541/3733 2534/11272
8.0/2.44 59.6 2404/16574 11250/50043 18.0/5.49 134.2 512/3529 2395/10654
8.5/2.59 63.4 2221/15311 10392/46228 18.5/5.64 137.9 484/3340 2267/10086
9.0/2.74 67.1 2037/14047 9535/42413 19.0/5.79 141.6 459/3167 2150/9562
9.5/2.90 70.8 1837/12668 8599/38248 19.5/5.94 145.3 436/3007 2041/9078
10.0/3.05 74.5 1658/11433 7760/34519 20.0/6.10 149.1 415/2858 1940/8630
10.5/3.20 78.3 1504/10370 7039/31310
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Typical Framing Practices for PFRP Sections

Connections for PFRP frame structures play the major role of both efficient and safe
design of the frame structures. To date, most of the available connection details are
duplicates of the steel connections. These sections will provide the structural engineer
and the fabricator with recommended details which were the results of the current
research in the area of the frame connections. Bedford Reinforced Plastics recognizes
the importance of providing the Plastics Industry with the appropriate and safe state-
of-the-art research development in this vital area.

The following connection details are furnished courtesy of Structural Fiberglass,

Inc. and IKG Industries.

DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BEDFORD REINFORCED PLASTICS’ DESIGN GUIDE IS
HEREIN SUPPLIED AS A SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS A GENERAL GUIDE
AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROVED ENGINEERING PRACTICING AND DESIGNS. IT SHALL BE THE
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 CORROSION GUIDE

The data in this corrosion guide is based on field service performance, laboratory testing and extrapolated values
from our resin manufacturers’ recommendations. Data shown is intended as a guide only. It is recommended
that for a specific application, testing be done in the actual chemical environment.
The following conditions will effect the suitability of a specific resin laminate:

• Periodic changes in temperature • Temperature spikes

• Changes in chemical concentrations • Combinations of chemicals
• Exposure to vapors only • Exposure to frequent splashes and spills
• Exposure to intermittent splashes and spills • Frequency of maintenance wash down
• Load bearing or non-load bearing requirements

Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended

Chemical Environment Service Chemical Environment Service
o o
Temperatures, °F / C Temperatures, °F / C
Vinylester Polyester Vinylester Polyester
Acetic Acid, to 10% 170 / 76 80 26/ Butyl Acetate /
NR NR /
NR NR
Acetic Acid, to 50% 180 / 81 NR / NR Butyl Alcohol 80 / 26 NR / NR
Acetic Acid, Glacial NR / NR NR / NR Calcium Carbonate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Acetone NR / NR NR / NR Calcium Hydroxide 140 / 60 120 / 49
Aluminum Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49 Calcium Hypochlorite 120 / 49 NR / NR
Aluminum Hydroxide 140 / 60 120 / 49 Calcium Nitrate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Aluminum Nitrate 140 / 60 120 / 49 Calcium Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Aluminum Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Carbon Disulfide NR / NR NR / NR
Ammonium Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49 Carbon Monoxide Gas 170 / 76 160 / 60
Ammonium Hydroxide, 5% 140 / 60 NR / NR Carbon Dioxide Gas 170 / 76 160 / 60
Ammonium Nitrate, to 50% 170 / 76 120 / 49 Carbon Tetrachloride 70 / 20 NR / NR
Ammonium Nitrate, Saturated 170 / 76 NR / NR Liquid or Vapor 110 / 43 NR / NR
Ammonium Persulfate, to 25% 140 / 60 90 / 32 Chlorine, Dry Gas 170 / 76 NR / NR
Ammonium Phosphate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Chlorine, Wet Gas 170 / 76 NR / NR
Ammonium Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Chlorine Water 140 / 60 NR / NR
Amyl Alcohol 80 / 26 NR / NR Chloroform 140 / 60 NR / NR
Barium Carbonate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Chromic Acid, to 5% 110 / 43 NR / NR
Barium Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49 Chromous Sulfate 140 / 60 120 / 49
Barium Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Citric Acid 170 / 76 120 / 49
Benzene NR / NR NR / NR Copper Chloride 170 / 76 170 / 76
Benzene Sulfonic Acid 50% 110 / 43 NR / NR Copper Cyanide 170 / 76 170 / 76
Benzoic Acid 170 / 76 120 / 49 Copper Nitrate 170 / 76 170 / 76
Benzyl Alcohol NR / NR NR / NR Crude Oil, Sour 170 / 76 170 / 76
Borax 170 / 76 120 / 49 Cyclohexane, Liquid and Vapor 170 / 76 NR / NR
Brine (Sodium Chloride Sol.) 170 / 76 120 / 49 Diesel Fuel 140 / 60 90 / 32
Bromine, Liquid or Vapor NR / NR NR / NR Ethyl Acetate NR / NR NR / NR
Ethyl Alcohol NR / NR NR / NR Phosphoric Acid, Vapor 170 / 76 120 / 49
Ethylene Glycol 170 / 76 120 / 49 Potassium Aluminum Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49

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 Maximum Recommended Maximum Recommended
Chemical Environment Service Chemical Environment Service
Temperatures, °F / o C Temperatures, °F / o C
Vinylester Polyester Vinylester Polyester
Fatty Acids /
170 76 /
80 26 Potassium Bicarbonate /
110 43 /
100 37
Ferric Chloride 170 / 76 110 / 43 Potassium Carbonate, to 10% 110 / 43 NR / NR
Ferric Sulfate 170 / 76 110 / 43 Potassium Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49
Formaldehyde 110 / 43 NR / NR Potassium Hydroxide 140 / 60 NR / NR
Fuel Oil 140 / 60 80 / 26 Potassium Nitrate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Gasoline, Aviation and Ethyl 140 / 60 80 / 26 Potassium Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Glucose 170 / 76 100 / 37 Propylene Glycol 170 / 76 120 / 49
Glycerine 170 / 76 100 / 37 Sodium Acetate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hexane 120 / 49 90 / 32 Sodium Benzoate 140 / 60 120 / 49
Hydraulic Fluid (Glycol Based) 140 / 60 NR / NR Sodium Bicarbonate 140 / 60 120 / 49
Hydraulic Fluid Skydraul 140 / 60 NR / NR Sodium Bisulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hydrobromic Acid 110 / 43 NR / NR Sodium Bisulfite 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hydrochloric Acid, up to 15% 140 / 60 80 / 26 Sodium Borate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hydrochloric Acid, Concentrated 110 / 43 NR / NR Sodium Bromide 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hydrogen Bromide, Dry Gas 140 / 60 80 / 26 Sodium Carbonate, to 10% 140 / 60 70 / 20
Hydrogen Bromine, Wet Gas 140 / 60 NR / NR Sodium Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hydrogen Chloride, Dry Gas 170 / 76 80 / 26 Sodium Cyanide 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hydrogen Chloride, Wet Gas 170 / 76 80 / 26 Sodium Dichromate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hydrogen Fluoride, Sol or Vapor NR // NR
140 60 NR / NR Sodium Di-Phosphate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Hydrogen Peroxide, to 10% 110 / 43 NR / NR Sodium Hydroxide, 10% 140 / 60 NR / NR
Hydrogen Sulfide, Dry Gas 140 / 60 80 / 26 Sodium Hypochlorite, to 5 1/4% 110 / 43 70 / 20
Hydrogen Sulfide, Wet Gas 140 / 60 80 / 26 Sodium Monophosphate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Isopropyl Alcohol 80 / 26 NR / NR Sodium Nitrate 170 / 76 120 / 49
JP-4 140 / 60 80 / 26 Sodium Nitrite 170 / 76 120 / 49
Kerosene 140 / 60 110 / 43 Sodium Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Lactic Acid 170 / 76 120 / 49 Sodium Tetraborate 140 / 60 120 / 49
Lead Acetate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Sodium Thiosulfate 140 / 60 120 / 49
Linseed Oil 170 / 76 100 / 37 Soy Oil 170 / 76 100 / 37
Lithium Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49 Stearic Acid 170 / 76 120 / 49
Magnesium Carbonate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Styrene NR / NR NR / NR
Magnesium Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49 Sulfamic Acid 170 / 76 120 / 49
Magnesium Hydroxide 170 / 76 100 / 37 Sulfated Detergents NR / NR 120 / 49
Magnesium Nitrate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Sulfite Liquor 160 / 71 100 / 37
Magnesium Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49 Sulfur Dioxide, gas-dry 170 / 76 120 / 49
Mercuric Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49 Sulfur Dioxide, gas-wet 170 / 76 70 / 20
Mercury Metal 170 / 76 120 / 49 Sulfur Trioxide, gas-wet or dry 170 / 76 NR / NR
Methyl Ethyl Ketone NR / NR NR / NR Sulfuric Acid, to 25% 170 / 76 80 / 26
Mineral Oil 170 / 76 120 / 49 Tartaric Acid 170 / 76 120 / 49
Monochlorobenzene NR / NR NR / NR Tetrachloroethylene NR / NR NR / NR
Naphtha 140 / 60 120 / 49 Toluene NR / NR NR / NR
Nickel Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49 Trichloroethylene vapor NR / NR NR / NR
Nitric Acid, to 5% 110 / 43 100 / 37 Trisodium Phosphate 170 / 76 NR / NR
Nitric Acid, Concentrated NR / NR NR / NR Urea, 35% 110 / 43 NR / NR
Nitric Acid, Vapor 140 / 60 100 / 37 Vinegar 170 / 76 150 / 65
Oleic Acid 170 / 76 120 / 49 Water, Distilled 180 / 81 150 / 65
Oxalic Acid 170 / 76 120 / 49 Water, Tap 180 / 81 120 / 65
Paper Mill Liquor 100 / 37 100 / 37 Zinc Chloride 170 / 76 120 / 49
Phenol Solution or Vapor NR / NR NR / NR Zinc Nitrate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Phosphoric Acid 170 / 76 100 / 37 Zinc Sulfate 170 / 76 120 / 49
Phosphoric Acid, Salts thereof 170 / 76 120 / 49

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 APPENDIX

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 THE PULTRUSION INDUSTRY COUNCIL

January 23, 1992

RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIALS USED IN

PULTRUDED STRUCTURAL SHAPES

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This model specification offers recommendations with respect to the minimum properties of various
types of commercially available from open stock pultruded fiberglass reinforced structural shapes
whose materials of construction, or classification, tolerances and defects are defined by existing
American Society for Testing And Materials (ASTM) documents. It is not intended to restrict or limit
technological changes affecting performance when those changes are agreed upon between purchaser
and seller.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for
information only.

1.3 This model specification may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This document
does not purport to address all of the safety problems that may arise (with its use). It is the
responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 DISCLAIMER

This Recommended Specification has been prepared by the Pultrusion Industry Council (PIC) of the
Composites Institute of the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) as a service to its members and
their customers. It is intended to be used only as a guide in developing appropriate final specifications
suited to the purchaser’s particular needs. This recommended specification is not intended as a
substitute for or use as a contract specification. It is offered in good faith and is based on information
believed to be accurate and reliable, but is offered without warranty to any kind, either expressed or
implied. SPI and its members accept no responsibility for any harm resulting from reliance on this
recommended specification. Compliance with all applicable government regulations or industry
standards remains the full responsibility of the parties to whom the regulation or standard applies. SPI
and CI do not endorse any particular product or process of any manufacturer.

Note 1 The classification of pultruded structural shapes into types based in relative response to
laboratory flame tests shall not be considered a fire hazard classification.

Note 2 This specification is designed as a guide for existing structural shapes with thickness of
approximately .250”. The data should not be extrapolated to thin section (<.155”) or to thick
section (>.300”).

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2.0 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

2.1 ASTM STANDARDS AND TEST METHODS

D256 Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.
D570 Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.
D618 Methods of Conditioning Plastics and Electrical Insulating Material for Testing.
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in
a Horizontal Position.
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
D695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics.
D696 Test Methods for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics.
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical
Insulating Materials.
D792 Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Plastics by Displacement.
D833 Definitions of Terms Relating to Plastics.
D2343 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber Strands, Yarns and Rovings Used in Reinforced
Plastics.
D2344 Apparent Interlaminar Sheer Strength of Parallel Fiber Composites by Short-Beam Method.
D2583 Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impresser.
D2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins.
D2734 Test Methods for Void Content of Reinforced Plastics.
D3647 Practice for Classifying Reinforced Plastic Pultruded Shapes According to Composition.
D3846 Test Method for In-Plane Shear Strength of Reinforced Plastics.
D3914 Test Method for In-Plane Shear Strength of Pultruded Glass-Reinforced Plastic Rod.
D3916 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Pultruded Glass-Reinforced Plastic Rod.
D3917 Specification for Dimensional Tolerance of Thermosetting Glass-Reinforced Plastic Pultruded
Shapes.
D3918 Definitions of Terms Relating to Reinforced Plastic Pultruded Products.
D4065 Practice for Determining and Reporting Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Plastics.
D4357 Specifications for Plastic Laminates Made from Woven-Roving and Woven-Yarn Glass Fabrics.
D4385 Practice for Classifying Visual Defects in Thermosetting Reinforced Plastic Pultruded Products.
D4475 Test Methods for Apparent Horizontal Shear Strength of Pultruded Reinforced Plastic Rods by
the Short-Beam Method.
D4476 Test Method for Flexural Properties of Fiber Reinforced Pultruded Plastic Rods.
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristic of Burning Materials.

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3.0 TERMINOLOGY

3.1 Definition of terms relating to this specification other than those below can be found in ASTM
D883 and ASTM D3918.

A pultrusion run is defined as the amount of an individual product produced during the continuous
operation of a single machine. Run should not exceed six calendar months or 100,000 ft.

A pultrusion lot is defined as the amount of an individual product produced by a single machine
during one calendar day (24 hours).

A producer is defined as the primary manufacturer of the material.

A supplier includes only the category of jobbers and distributors as distinct from producers.

4.0 CLASSIFICATION

4.1 Pultruded shapes will be classified by composition using ASTM D3647.

4.2 Pultruded shapes may be segregated by type based on functional performance.

4.2.1 TYPE I: General purpose. General purpose structural shapes meet the minimum mechanical
properties of TABLE I.

4.2.2 TYPE II: Flame retardant. Flame retardant structural shapes meet the minimum mechanical
properties of TABLE I and have a flame spread rating less than or equal to 25 when tested according to
ASTM E84.

4.2.3 TYPE III: Chemical resistant. Chemical resistant structural shapes meet the minimum mechanical
properties of TABLE I and incorporate an appropriate resin to improve corrosion resistance, such as
vinyl ester, bisphenol, or chlorendic anhydride or epoxy resins.

4.3 PROPERTIES

4.3.1 Mechanical Properties: All three types of pultruded structural shapes meet or exceed the minimum
mechanical properties as stated in TABLE I.

4.3.2 Physical Properties: For information only, typical physical properties of pultruded structural shapes
are given in TABLE II. Actual properties may vary from these typical values owing to materials and
formulation differences.

5.0 TOLERANCES

5.1 All tolerances on standard pultruded shapes will be defined as per ASTM D3917.

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6.0 WORKMANSHIP, FINISH, AND APPEARANCE

6.1 Pultruded shapes will be free from defects as per ASTM D4385.

7.0 TEST METHODS

7.1 Samples will be conditioned for testing as per ASTM D618.

7.2 Samples shall be selected randomly from the pultrusion lots of a pultrusion run.

7.3 The mechanical properties of a pultruded structural shape will be defined as per the test methods and
values found in TABLE I.

8.0 CERTIFICATION

8.1 The producer shall supply upon advance request Certificates of Compliance to this specification for
each pultrusion run. The form of the Certificate of Compliance is to be by agreement between the
buyer and seller.

9.0 PRECISION AND BIAS

9.1 The precision and bias statements for each of the mechanical test methods specified in TABLE 1 can be
obtained from the Pultrusion Industry Council. These tests were performed in .250” thickness
specimens using ASTM Round Robin Criteria and analyzed as per ASTM 691.

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 TABLE I
RECOMMENDED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR PULTRUDED STRUCTURAL SHAPES

PROPERTY UNITS TEST METHOD MINIMUM

Tensile Strength psi D638

Lengthwise (MPA) 30,000 (206.80)
Crosswise 6,500 (44.80)

Tensile Modulus psi x 106 D638

Lengthwise (GPA) 2.3 (15.85)
Crosswise 0.8 (5.51)

Flexural Strength psi D790

Lengthwise (MPA) 30,000 (206.80)
Crosswise 10,000 (44.80)

Flexural Modulus psi x 106 D790

Lengthwise (GPA) 1.5 (10.30)
Crosswise 0.7 (4.80)

Compressive Strength psi D695

Lengthwise (MPA) 30,000 (206.80)
Crosswise 10,000 (44.80)

Izod Impact Ft.-Lbs./in. D256

Lengthwise 20
Crosswise 4

Apparent Horizontal Shear psi D2344

Lengthwise MPA 3,000 -20.7

TABLE II
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PULTRUDED STRUCTURAL SHAPES

PROPERTY UNITS TEST METHOD TYPICAL

Barcol Hardness D2583

Flatwise 501

Water Absorption % max. D570 0.72

Density Lb./in.3 D792 . .060 - .068

(g/cm3) (1.6 - 1.9)

Specific Gravity D792 1.6 - 1.0

Coefficient of Thermal
Expansion
Lengthwise in./in./ oF D696 2.9 x 10-6
(in./in./ oC) (5.2 x 10-6)

Glass Content % by Wt. D2584 50 ± 5

1. Surface veils could cause this number to vary.

2. Maximum value for this composite construction.

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