HSS 4x2-1/2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X63.5X4.8.
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 | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.76 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 1,790,000 mm⁴ | 4.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 35,200 mm³ | 2.15 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 43,800 mm³ | 2.67 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 36.6 mm | 1.44 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 | 857,000 mm⁴ | 2.06 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 27,000 mm³ | 1.65 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 31,600 mm³ | 1.93 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 25.4 mm | 0.999 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,910,000 mm⁴ | 4.59 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 11.2 kg/m | 7.51 lb/ft |