HSS 6x2x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X50.8X7.9.
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 | 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 | 6,370,000 mm⁴ | 15.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 83,700 mm³ | 5.11 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 114,000 mm³ | 6.95 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 49 mm | 1.93 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 | 1,050,000 mm⁴ | 2.52 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 41,300 mm³ | 2.52 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 50,300 mm³ | 3.07 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.9 mm | 0.785 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 3,160,000 mm⁴ | 7.6 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 22 kg/m | 14.83 lb/ft |