HSS 8x2x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X50.8X3.2.
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 | 2.95 mm | 0.116 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 3.18 mm | 0.125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 6,530,000 mm⁴ | 15.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 64,400 mm³ | 3.93 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 85,000 mm³ | 5.19 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 67.3 mm | 2.65 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 | 716,000 mm⁴ | 1.72 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 28,200 mm³ | 1.72 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 31,100 mm³ | 1.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 22.3 mm | 0.879 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,210,000 mm⁴ | 5.3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 12.1 kg/m | 8.16 lb/ft |