HSS 4x2x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X50.8X7.9.
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 | 7.39 mm | 0.291 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 7.94 mm | 0.3125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 2,140,000 mm⁴ | 5.13 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 42,000 mm³ | 2.56 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 56,200 mm³ | 3.43 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 33.5 mm | 1.32 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 | 695,000 mm⁴ | 1.67 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 27,400 mm³ | 1.67 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 34,100 mm³ | 2.08 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.2 mm | 0.754 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,830,000 mm⁴ | 4.4 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 15.7 kg/m | 10.58 lb/ft |