HSS 8x3x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X76.2X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Design wall thickness | 11.8 mm | 0.465 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 12.7 mm | 0.5 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 24,400,000 mm⁴ | 58.6 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 239,000 mm³ | 14.6 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 328,000 mm³ | 20 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 65.5 mm | 2.58 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 | 4,870,000 mm⁴ | 11.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 128,000 mm³ | 7.81 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 158,000 mm³ | 9.64 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 29.2 mm | 1.15 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 14,300,000 mm⁴ | 34.3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 47.2 kg/m | 31.84 lb/ft |