HSS 4x2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X50.8X3.2.
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 | 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 | 1,100,000 mm⁴ | 2.65 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 21,600 mm³ | 1.32 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 27,200 mm³ | 1.66 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 36.3 mm | 1.43 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 | 374,000 mm⁴ | 0.898 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 14,700 mm³ | 0.898 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 16,700 mm³ | 1.02 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 21.1 mm | 0.83 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 916,000 mm⁴ | 2.2 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 7.06 kg/m | 4.75 lb/ft |