HSS 4x2x3/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X50.8X9.5.
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 | 8.86 mm | 0.349 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 9.53 mm | 0.375 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 2,330,000 mm⁴ | 5.6 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 45,900 mm³ | 2.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 62,900 mm³ | 3.84 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 32.8 mm | 1.29 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 | 749,000 mm⁴ | 1.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 29,500 mm³ | 1.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 37,900 mm³ | 2.31 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 18.5 mm | 0.729 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,010,000 mm⁴ | 4.83 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 18 kg/m | 12.17 lb/ft |