HSS 2-1/2x1-1/2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS63.5X38.1X3.2.
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 | 2.95 mm | 0.116 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 3.18 mm | 0.125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 278,000 mm⁴ | 0.668 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 8,770 mm³ | 0.535 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 11,000 mm³ | 0.671 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 22.7 mm | 0.892 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 | 125,000 mm⁴ | 0.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 6,540 mm³ | 0.399 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 7,690 mm³ | 0.469 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 15.2 mm | 0.597 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 286,000 mm⁴ | 0.687 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 4.53 kg/m | 3.05 lb/ft |