HSS 16x12x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS406.4X304.8X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 406 mm | 16 in |
| Width | 305 mm | 12 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 | 376,000,000 mm⁴ | 904 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 1,850,000 mm³ | 113 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 2,210,000 mm³ | 135 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 154 mm | 6.06 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 203 mm | 8 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 242,000,000 mm⁴ | 581 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 1,590,000 mm³ | 96.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 1,820,000 mm³ | 111 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 123 mm | 4.86 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 466,000,000 mm⁴ | 1,120 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 133 kg/m | 89.68 lb/ft |