HSS 4x1-1/2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X38.1X4.8.
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 | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.78 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 1,260,000 mm⁴ | 3.02 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 24,700 mm³ | 1.51 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 32,900 mm³ | 2.01 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 33.8 mm | 1.33 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 | 258,000 mm⁴ | 0.621 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 13,600 mm³ | 0.827 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 16,100 mm³ | 0.982 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 15.3 mm | 0.602 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 741,000 mm⁴ | 1.78 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 9.27 kg/m | 6.23 lb/ft |