HSS 3-1/2x2-1/2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS88.9X63.5X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 88.9 mm | 3.5 in |
| Width | 63.5 mm | 2.5 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 | 1,580,000 mm⁴ | 3.79 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 35,500 mm³ | 2.17 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 44,800 mm³ | 2.74 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 31.7 mm | 1.25 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 44.45 mm | 1.75 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 44.45 mm | 1.75 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 928,000 mm⁴ | 2.23 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 29,200 mm³ | 1.78 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 35,400 mm³ | 2.16 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 24.3 mm | 0.956 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,980,000 mm⁴ | 4.75 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 13.1 kg/m | 8.81 lb/ft |