HSS 2-1/2x1x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS63.5X25.4X4.8.
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 | 25.4 mm | 1 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 | 269,000 mm⁴ | 0.646 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 8,470 mm³ | 0.517 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 11,700 mm³ | 0.713 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 20.2 mm | 0.796 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 | 59,500 mm⁴ | 0.143 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 4,670 mm³ | 0.285 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 5,900 mm³ | 0.36 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 9.5 mm | 0.374 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 171,000 mm⁴ | 0.412 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 5.46 kg/m | 3.68 lb/ft |