HSS 12x4x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS304.8X101.6X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 305 mm | 12 in |
| Width | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Design wall thickness | 11.8 mm | 0.465 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 12.7 mm | 0.5 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 87,400,000 mm⁴ | 210 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 572,000 mm³ | 34.9 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 765,000 mm³ | 46.7 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 100 mm | 3.95 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 | 14,700,000 mm⁴ | 35.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 290,000 mm³ | 17.7 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 342,000 mm³ | 20.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 41.1 mm | 1.62 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 43,700,000 mm⁴ | 105 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 72.5 kg/m | 48.85 lb/ft |