HSS 6x2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X50.8X4.8.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 152 mm | 6 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 | 4,370,000 mm⁴ | 10.5 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 57,200 mm³ | 3.49 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 75,100 mm³ | 4.58 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 51.1 mm | 2.01 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 76 mm | 3 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 76 mm | 3 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 | 33,900 mm³ | 2.07 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 21.2 mm | 0.836 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,180,000 mm⁴ | 5.24 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 14 kg/m | 9.42 lb/ft |