HSS 3x2-1/2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X63.5X4.8.
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 | 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 | 878,000 mm⁴ | 2.11 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 23,100 mm³ | 1.41 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 28,300 mm³ | 1.73 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 28.2 mm | 1.11 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 | 662,000 mm⁴ | 1.59 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 20,800 mm³ | 1.27 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 24,900 mm³ | 1.52 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 24.5 mm | 0.963 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,250,000 mm⁴ | 3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 9.27 kg/m | 6.23 lb/ft |