HSS 2x1-1/2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS50.8X38.1X3.2.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 50.8 mm | 2 in |
| Width | 38.1 mm | 1.5 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 | 159,000 mm⁴ | 0.383 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 6,280 mm³ | 0.383 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 7,780 mm³ | 0.475 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 18.5 mm | 0.728 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 25.4 mm | 1 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 25.4 mm | 1 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 102,000 mm⁴ | 0.244 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 5,330 mm³ | 0.325 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 6,370 mm³ | 0.389 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 14.8 mm | 0.581 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 206,000 mm⁴ | 0.496 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 3.9 kg/m | 2.63 lb/ft |