HSS 3x2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X50.8X3.2.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 76.2 mm | 3 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 | 541,000 mm⁴ | 1.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 14,200 mm³ | 0.867 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 17,400 mm³ | 1.06 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 27.9 mm | 1.1 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 | 288,000 mm⁴ | 0.692 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 11,300 mm³ | 0.692 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 13,200 mm³ | 0.803 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 20.4 mm | 0.804 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 612,000 mm⁴ | 1.47 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 5.8 kg/m | 3.9 lb/ft |