HSS 2-1/2x2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS63.5X50.8X4.8.
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 | 50.8 mm | 2 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 | 466,000 mm⁴ | 1.12 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 14,700 mm³ | 0.894 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 18,400 mm³ | 1.12 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 23 mm | 0.904 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 | 327,000 mm⁴ | 0.786 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 12,900 mm³ | 0.786 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 15,700 mm³ | 0.956 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.3 mm | 0.758 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 645,000 mm⁴ | 1.55 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 7.36 kg/m | 4.96 lb/ft |