HSS 3x2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X50.8X4.8.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Width | 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 | 737,000 mm⁴ | 1.77 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 19,300 mm³ | 1.18 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 24,300 mm³ | 1.48 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 27.2 mm | 1.07 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 | 388,000 mm⁴ | 0.932 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 15,300 mm³ | 0.932 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 18,400 mm³ | 1.12 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.8 mm | 0.778 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 853,000 mm⁴ | 2.05 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 8.31 kg/m | 5.59 lb/ft |