HSS 2x1-1/2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS50.8X38.1X4.8.
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 | 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 | 206,000 mm⁴ | 0.495 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 8,110 mm³ | 0.495 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 10,500 mm³ | 0.639 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 17.7 mm | 0.697 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 | 130,000 mm⁴ | 0.313 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 6,830 mm³ | 0.417 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 8,540 mm³ | 0.521 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 14.1 mm | 0.554 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 276,000 mm⁴ | 0.664 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 5.46 kg/m | 3.68 lb/ft |