HSS 3-1/2x2-1/2x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS88.9X63.5X7.9.
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 | 7.39 mm | 0.291 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 7.94 mm | 0.3125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 1,810,000 mm⁴ | 4.34 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 40,700 mm³ | 2.48 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 52,500 mm³ | 3.2 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 30.9 mm | 1.22 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 | 1,060,000 mm⁴ | 2.54 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 33,300 mm³ | 2.03 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 41,400 mm³ | 2.52 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 23.6 mm | 0.93 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,300,000 mm⁴ | 5.53 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 15.6 kg/m | 10.58 lb/ft |