HSS 6x4x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X101.6X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 152 mm | 6 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 | 14,200,000 mm⁴ | 34 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 185,000 mm³ | 11.3 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 239,000 mm³ | 14.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 52.8 mm | 2.08 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 | 7,410,000 mm⁴ | 17.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 146,000 mm³ | 8.89 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 180,000 mm³ | 11 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 16,800,000 mm⁴ | 40.3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 42.1 kg/m | 28.43 lb/ft |