8-1/2 x 55 Dimensions
The wood beam dimensions for the 8-1/2 x 55 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 55 in. The width of the section is 8.5 in.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55 in |
| Width | 8.5 in |
8-1/2 x 55 Section Properties
The 8-1/2 x 55 section has an area of 467.5in2. The below table outlines the 8-1/2 x 55 section properties including the torsion constant as well as moment of inertia and plastic modulus properties.
| A | Izp | Iyp |
|---|---|---|
| 467.5 in2 | 117800 in4 | 2815 in4 |
Materials and Design Standards 8-1/2 x 55
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.
