HSS 8x2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X50.8X6.4.
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 | 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 | 11,900,000 mm⁴ | 28.5 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 117,000 mm³ | 7.12 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 159,000 mm³ | 9.68 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 65.3 mm | 2.57 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 | 1,220,000 mm⁴ | 2.94 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 48,200 mm³ | 2.94 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 56,200 mm³ | 3.43 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 21 mm | 0.827 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 3,900,000 mm⁴ | 9.36 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 23.2 kg/m | 15.62 lb/ft |