HSS 7x4x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS177.8X101.6X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 178 mm | 7 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 | 21,100,000 mm⁴ | 50.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 238,000 mm³ | 14.5 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 308,000 mm³ | 18.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 61 mm | 2.4 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 | 8,620,000 mm⁴ | 20.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 170,000 mm³ | 10.4 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 206,000 mm³ | 12.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 38.9 mm | 1.53 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 21,000,000 mm⁴ | 50.5 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 47.2 kg/m | 31.84 lb/ft |