HSS 3x2-1/2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X63.5X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Width | 63.5 mm | 2.5 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 | 1,070,000 mm⁴ | 2.57 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 28,200 mm³ | 1.72 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 35,400 mm³ | 2.16 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 27.4 mm | 1.08 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 803,000 mm⁴ | 1.93 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 25,200 mm³ | 1.54 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 31,100 mm³ | 1.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 23.7 mm | 0.935 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,560,000 mm⁴ | 3.74 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 11.8 kg/m | 7.96 lb/ft |