HSS 3-1/2x2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS88.9X50.8X3.2.
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 | 2.95 mm | 0.116 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 3.18 mm | 0.125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 791,000 mm⁴ | 1.9 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 17,900 mm³ | 1.09 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 22,000 mm³ | 1.34 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 32.3 mm | 1.27 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 | 331,000 mm⁴ | 0.795 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 13,000 mm³ | 0.795 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 14,900 mm³ | 0.912 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 20.8 mm | 0.818 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 762,000 mm⁴ | 1.83 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 6.43 kg/m | 4.33 lb/ft |