3 x 5-1/2 Dimensions
The wood beam dimensions for the 3 x 5-1/2 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 5.5 in. The width of the section is 3 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.5 in |
| Width | 3 in |
3 x 5-1/2 Section Properties
The 3 x 5-1/2 section has an area of 16.5in2. The below table outlines the 3 x 5-1/2 section properties including the torsion constant as well as moment of inertia and plastic modulus properties.
| A | Izp | Iyp |
|---|---|---|
| 16.5 in2 | 41.59 in4 | 12.38 in4 |
Materials and Design Standards 3 x 5-1/2
This section is typically designed using the design standard NDS 2018 LRFD and is manufactured using a glue laminated process as it is a wood section.
