HSS 2-1/2x2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS63.5X50.8X6.4.
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 | 50.8 mm | 2 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 | 554,000 mm⁴ | 1.33 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 17,400 mm³ | 1.06 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 22,500 mm³ | 1.37 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 22.2 mm | 0.874 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 | 387,000 mm⁴ | 0.93 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 15,200 mm³ | 0.93 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 19,200 mm³ | 1.17 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 18.6 mm | 0.731 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 791,000 mm⁴ | 1.9 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 9.26 kg/m | 6.26 lb/ft |