HSS 8x4x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X101.6X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Width | 102 mm | 4 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 | 29,900,000 mm⁴ | 71.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 293,000 mm³ | 17.9 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 385,000 mm³ | 23.5 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 68.8 mm | 2.71 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 | 9,820,000 mm⁴ | 23.6 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 193,000 mm³ | 11.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 234,000 mm³ | 14.3 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 39.6 mm | 1.56 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 25,400,000 mm⁴ | 61.1 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 52.2 kg/m | 35.24 lb/ft |