HSS 8x3x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X76.2X7.9.
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 | 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 | 17,600,000 mm⁴ | 42.4 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 174,000 mm³ | 10.6 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 228,000 mm³ | 13.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 68.3 mm | 2.69 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 | 3,670,000 mm⁴ | 8.81 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 96,200 mm³ | 5.87 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 112,000 mm³ | 6.84 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 31.2 mm | 1.23 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 10,400,000 mm⁴ | 24.9 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 31.5 kg/m | 21.21 lb/ft |