HSS 8x2x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X50.8X4.8.
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 | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.76 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 9,320,000 mm⁴ | 22.4 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 91,900 mm³ | 5.61 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 123,000 mm³ | 7.51 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 66.3 mm | 2.61 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 | 995,000 mm⁴ | 2.39 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 39,200 mm³ | 2.39 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 44,200 mm³ | 2.7 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 21.7 mm | 0.853 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 3,110,000 mm⁴ | 7.48 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 17.8 kg/m | 11.97 lb/ft |