HSS 3x2x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X50.8X7.9.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Width | 50.8 mm | 2 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 | 991,000 mm⁴ | 2.38 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 26,100 mm³ | 1.59 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 34,600 mm³ | 2.11 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 25.7 mm | 1.01 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 | 516,000 mm⁴ | 1.24 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 20,300 mm³ | 1.24 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 25,900 mm³ | 1.58 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 18.4 mm | 0.725 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,190,000 mm⁴ | 2.87 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 12.5 kg/m | 8.45 lb/ft |