HSS 8x2x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X50.8X7.9.
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 | 7.39 mm | 0.291 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 7.94 mm | 0.3125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 14,000,000 mm⁴ | 33.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 138,000 mm³ | 8.43 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 190,000 mm³ | 11.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 64.3 mm | 2.53 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 | 1,410,000 mm⁴ | 3.38 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 55,400 mm³ | 3.38 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 66,500 mm³ | 4.06 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 20.4 mm | 0.802 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 4,540,000 mm⁴ | 10.9 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 28.4 kg/m | 19.08 lb/ft |