HSS 3-1/2x2-1/2x3/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS88.9X63.5X9.5.
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 | 8.86 mm | 0.349 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 9.53 mm | 0.375 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 1,980,000 mm⁴ | 4.75 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 44,500 mm³ | 2.72 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 58,800 mm³ | 3.59 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 30.1 mm | 1.18 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 | 1,150,000 mm⁴ | 2.77 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 36,300 mm³ | 2.21 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 46,300 mm³ | 2.82 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 23 mm | 0.904 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,560,000 mm⁴ | 6.16 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 18 kg/m | 12.17 lb/ft |