HSS 4x1-1/2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X38.1X3.2.
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 | 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 | 920,000 mm⁴ | 2.21 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 18,200 mm³ | 1.11 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 23,400 mm³ | 1.43 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 34.5 mm | 1.36 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 | 194,000 mm⁴ | 0.467 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 10,200 mm³ | 0.622 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 11,600 mm³ | 0.71 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 15.9 mm | 0.627 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 541,000 mm⁴ | 1.3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 6.44 kg/m | 4.33 lb/ft |