Section Modulus of Bulb Flats

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  1. JCL Design
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    Can anyone provide me with a table for Bulb Flats showing dimensions and the Section Modulus (cm3) for each, I can't seem to find one.

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  2. Ad Hoc
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    This covers the whole standard range:

    bulbs-2.jpg bulbs-1.jpg

    The width is "b", or the depth, correctly, t = thickness of web, and c = width of "flange" part of the bulb. Where also r1 is the radius of the end part of the flange, and centroid is from the base up the depth of the bulb, ex. All in mm.
     
  3. JCL Design
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    Thanks Ad Hoc

    However, I require the Z value for the bulb flats in cm3. I was thinking there was a table with this info, if not I would need to calulate it for each one to fine the size I need.

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  4. Ad Hoc
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    The data is there, last column.
    (Incorrect units shown).
     
  5. JCL Design
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    So instead of cm2 it should be cm3. Nice I have seen this before and was confused. Thanks for clearing this up for me.

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  6. Hamish_A
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    The is an extract from the Dent Steel Catalouge you can go on there and download/order your own one of the most useful references on my desk
     

  7. JCL Design
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    Thank you both for your help.
     
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