HSS 4x2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X50.8X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Width | 50.8 mm | 2 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 | 1,870,000 mm⁴ | 4.49 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 36,900 mm³ | 2.25 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 48,200 mm³ | 2.94 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 | 616,000 mm⁴ | 1.48 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 24,300 mm³ | 1.48 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 29,300 mm³ | 1.79 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.8 mm | 0.779 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,590,000 mm⁴ | 3.82 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 13.1 kg/m | 8.81 lb/ft |