HSS 2-1/2x1-1/2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS63.5X38.1X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 63.5 mm | 2.5 in |
| Width | 38.1 mm | 1.5 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 | 429,000 mm⁴ | 1.03 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 13,500 mm³ | 0.822 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 18,200 mm³ | 1.11 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 21 mm | 0.826 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 31.75 mm | 1.25 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 31.75 mm | 1.25 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 187,000 mm⁴ | 0.449 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 9,820 mm³ | 0.599 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 12,500 mm³ | 0.764 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 13.9 mm | 0.546 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 458,000 mm⁴ | 1.1 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 8 kg/m | 5.41 lb/ft |