HSS 6x4x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X101.6X6.4.
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 | 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 | 8,700,000 mm⁴ | 20.9 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 114,000 mm³ | 6.96 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 140,000 mm³ | 8.53 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 55.9 mm | 2.2 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 | 4,620,000 mm⁴ | 11.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 91,100 mm³ | 5.56 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 106,000 mm³ | 6.45 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 40.9 mm | 1.61 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 9,820,000 mm⁴ | 23.6 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 23.2 kg/m | 15.62 lb/ft |