HSS 4x3x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X76.2X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 3 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 | 2,560,000 mm⁴ | 6.15 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 50,300 mm³ | 3.07 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 62,400 mm³ | 3.81 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 36.8 mm | 1.45 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 | 1,630,000 mm⁴ | 3.91 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 42,800 mm³ | 2.61 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 51,100 mm³ | 3.12 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 29.5 mm | 1.16 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 3,310,000 mm⁴ | 7.96 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 15.6 kg/m | 10.51 lb/ft |