HSS 7x3x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS177.8X76.2X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 178 mm | 7 in |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 3 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 | 16,900,000 mm⁴ | 40.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 190,000 mm³ | 11.6 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 259,000 mm³ | 15.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 57.7 mm | 2.27 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 89 mm | 3.5 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 89 mm | 3.5 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 4,250,000 mm⁴ | 10.2 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 111,000 mm³ | 6.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 139,000 mm³ | 8.46 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 29 mm | 1.14 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 11,900,000 mm⁴ | 28.6 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 42.1 kg/m | 28.43 lb/ft |