HSS 5x4x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS127X101.6X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 127 mm | 5 in |
| Width | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Design wall thickness | 11.8 mm | 0.465 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 12.7 mm | 0.5 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 8,820,000 mm⁴ | 21.2 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 139,000 mm³ | 8.49 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 179,000 mm³ | 10.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 44.5 mm | 1.75 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 63.5 mm | 2.5 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 63.5 mm | 2.5 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 6,200,000 mm⁴ | 14.9 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 122,000 mm³ | 7.43 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 153,000 mm³ | 9.35 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 37.1 mm | 1.46 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 12,600,000 mm⁴ | 30.3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 37.1 kg/m | 25.03 lb/ft |