HSS 16x4x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS406.4X101.6X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 406 mm | 16 in |
| Width | 102 mm | 4 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 | 105,000,000 mm⁴ | 253 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 518,000 mm³ | 31.6 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 683,000 mm³ | 41.7 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 135 mm | 5.31 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 | 11,500,000 mm⁴ | 27.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 226,000 mm³ | 13.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 249,000 mm³ | 15.2 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 44.7 mm | 1.76 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 35,500,000 mm⁴ | 85.2 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 48.6 kg/m | 32.63 lb/ft |