HSS 8x4x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X101.6X4.8.
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 | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.76 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 13,800,000 mm⁴ | 33.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 136,000 mm³ | 8.27 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 167,000 mm³ | 10.2 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 73.2 mm | 2.88 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 | 4,700,000 mm⁴ | 11.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 92,600 mm³ | 5.65 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 104,000 mm³ | 6.33 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 42.9 mm | 1.69 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 11,300,000 mm⁴ | 27.2 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 21.6 kg/m | 14.53 lb/ft |