2x8 Dimensions
The wood beam dimensions for the 2x8 section can be seen in the table. The depth of the section is 203.2 mm. The width of the section is 50.8 mm.
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth | 203.2 mm |
| Width | 50.8 mm |
2x8 Section Properties
The 2x8 section has an area of 10323mm2. The below table outlines the 2x8 section properties including the torsion constant as well as moment of inertia and plastic modulus properties.
| A | J | Iyp | Izp | Alpha | Plastic Mod Yp | Plastic Mod Xp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10323 mm2 | 7481521 mm4 | 2219901 mm4 | 35518415 mm4 | 0 deg | 131097 mm3 | 524386 mm3 |
Materials and Design Standards 2x8
This section is typically designed using the design standard CSA O86-14 and is manufactured using a sawn process as it is a wood section.
