HSS 2-1/2x2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS63.5X50.8X3.2.
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 | 50.8 mm | 2 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 | 347,000 mm⁴ | 0.833 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 10,900 mm³ | 0.667 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 13,300 mm³ | 0.809 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 23.7 mm | 0.934 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 | 245,000 mm⁴ | 0.589 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 9,650 mm³ | 0.589 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 11,400 mm³ | 0.694 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.9 mm | 0.785 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 466,000 mm⁴ | 1.12 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 5.16 kg/m | 3.48 lb/ft |