Geometric Properties of Hot-Rolled Steel Angles Including the Effects of Toe Radii and Fillet

Abstract

Hot-rolled steel angles are an important class of structural members. Currently, the values listed in the AISC handbook for the properties of these sections do not include the effect of corner radii except for torsion constant. In the interest of standardization and consistency, it is suggested that these effects be included in the derivation of all properties. The paper presents a complete list of formulas for the geometric properties of angles including the effect of corner radii, as well as the effect of corner radii on the properties. In addition, relevant aspects of metric conversion are discussed.