HSS 8x2x3/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X50.8X9.5.
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 | 8.86 mm | 0.349 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 9.53 mm | 0.375 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 15,900,000 mm⁴ | 38.2 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 157,000 mm³ | 9.56 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 220,000 mm³ | 13.4 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 63.2 mm | 2.49 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 | 1,550,000 mm⁴ | 3.73 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 61,100 mm³ | 3.73 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 75,500 mm³ | 4.61 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.7 mm | 0.777 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 5,040,000 mm⁴ | 12.1 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 33.2 kg/m | 22.37 lb/ft |