HSS 3-1/2x2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS88.9X50.8X6.4.
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 | 50.8 mm | 2 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 | 1,320,000 mm⁴ | 3.17 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 29,700 mm³ | 1.81 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 38,700 mm³ | 2.36 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 30.5 mm | 1.2 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 | 541,000 mm⁴ | 1.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 21,300 mm³ | 1.3 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 25,900 mm³ | 1.58 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.5 mm | 0.766 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,320,000 mm⁴ | 3.16 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 11.8 kg/m | 7.96 lb/ft |