HSS 4x1-1/2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X38.1X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Width | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
| Design wall thickness | 5.92 mm | 0.233 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 1,520,000 mm⁴ | 3.66 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 30,000 mm³ | 1.83 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 41,000 mm³ | 2.5 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 32.8 mm | 1.29 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 51 mm | 2 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 51 mm | 2 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 305,000 mm⁴ | 0.733 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 16,000 mm³ | 0.977 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 19,800 mm³ | 1.21 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 14.6 mm | 0.576 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 891,000 mm⁴ | 2.14 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 11.8 kg/m | 7.96 lb/ft |