HSS 2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS63.5X38.1X4.8.
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 | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.76 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 367,000 mm⁴ | 0.882 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 11,600 mm³ | 0.705 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 15,000 mm³ | 0.915 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 21.8 mm | 0.86 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 | 162,000 mm⁴ | 0.39 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 8,520 mm³ | 0.52 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 10,400 mm³ | 0.636 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 14.5 mm | 0.572 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 387,000 mm⁴ | 0.929 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 6.41 kg/m | 4.32 lb/ft |