HSS 8x3x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X76.2X6.4.
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 | 5.92 mm | 0.233 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 14,800,000 mm⁴ | 35.5 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 146,000 mm³ | 8.88 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 188,000 mm³ | 11.5 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 69.3 mm | 2.73 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 | 3,120,000 mm⁴ | 7.49 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 81,800 mm³ | 4.99 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 93,400 mm³ | 5.7 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 31.8 mm | 1.25 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 8,660,000 mm⁴ | 20.8 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 25.7 kg/m | 17.32 lb/ft |