HSS 4x2-1/2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X63.5X3.2.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Width | 63.5 mm | 2.5 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 | 1,290,000 mm⁴ | 3.09 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 25,200 mm³ | 1.54 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 30,800 mm³ | 1.88 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 37.3 mm | 1.47 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 | 620,000 mm⁴ | 1.49 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 19,500 mm³ | 1.19 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 22,300 mm³ | 1.36 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 26.2 mm | 1.03 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,340,000 mm⁴ | 3.23 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 7.7 kg/m | 5.18 lb/ft |