HSS 4x2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X50.8X4.8.
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 | 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 | 1,520,000 mm⁴ | 3.66 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 30,000 mm³ | 1.83 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 38,300 mm³ | 2.34 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 35.3 mm | 1.39 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 | 508,000 mm⁴ | 1.22 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 20,000 mm³ | 1.22 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 23,400 mm³ | 1.43 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 20.4 mm | 0.804 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,280,000 mm⁴ | 3.08 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 10.2 kg/m | 6.87 lb/ft |