HSS 3x2-1/2x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X63.5X7.9.
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 | 7.39 mm | 0.291 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 7.94 mm | 0.3125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 1,220,000 mm⁴ | 2.92 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 31,800 mm³ | 1.94 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 41,100 mm³ | 2.51 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 26.7 mm | 1.05 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 | 907,000 mm⁴ | 2.18 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 28,500 mm³ | 1.74 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 36,100 mm³ | 2.2 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 23.1 mm | 0.908 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,810,000 mm⁴ | 4.34 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 14.1 kg/m | 9.51 lb/ft |