HSS 12x8x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS304.8X203.2X4.8.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 305 mm | 12 in |
| Width | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Design wall thickness | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.77 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 58,300,000 mm⁴ | 140 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 383,000 mm³ | 23.4 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 456,000 mm³ | 27.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 116 mm | 4.56 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 | 31,500,000 mm⁴ | 75.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 310,000 mm³ | 18.9 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 346,000 mm³ | 21.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 85.1 mm | 3.35 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 63,700,000 mm⁴ | 153 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 36.9 kg/m | 24.73 lb/ft |