HSS 3-1/2x2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS88.9X50.8X4.8.
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 | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.76 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 1,090,000 mm⁴ | 2.61 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 24,400 mm³ | 1.49 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 31,000 mm³ | 1.89 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 31.2 mm | 1.23 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 | 450,000 mm⁴ | 1.08 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 17,700 mm³ | 1.08 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 20,800 mm³ | 1.27 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 20.1 mm | 0.792 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,060,000 mm⁴ | 2.55 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 9.27 kg/m | 6.23 lb/ft |