HSS 8x2x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X50.8X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Width | 50.8 mm | 2 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 | 18,900,000 mm⁴ | 45.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 185,000 mm³ | 11.3 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 270,000 mm³ | 16.5 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 61 mm | 2.4 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 101.5 mm | 4 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 101.5 mm | 4 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 1,740,000 mm⁴ | 4.19 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 68,700 mm³ | 4.19 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 89,600 mm³ | 5.47 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 18.5 mm | 0.73 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 5,660,000 mm⁴ | 13.6 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 42.3 kg/m | 28.43 lb/ft |