HSS 12x2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS304.8X50.8X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 305 mm | 12 in |
| Width | 50.8 mm | 2 in |
| Design wall thickness | 5.92 mm | 0.233 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 36,200,000 mm⁴ | 86.9 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 238,000 mm³ | 14.5 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 329,000 mm³ | 20.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 95.3 mm | 3.75 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 152.5 mm | 6 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 152.5 mm | 6 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 1,840,000 mm⁴ | 4.41 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 72,300 mm³ | 4.41 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 83,200 mm³ | 5.08 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 21.5 mm | 0.845 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 6,290,000 mm⁴ | 15.1 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 33.3 kg/m | 22.42 lb/ft |