HSS 8x4x3/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X101.6X9.5.
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 | 8.86 mm | 0.349 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 9.53 mm | 0.375 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 24,400,000 mm⁴ | 58.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 241,000 mm³ | 14.7 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 308,000 mm³ | 18.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 70.6 mm | 2.78 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 | 8,160,000 mm⁴ | 19.6 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 161,000 mm³ | 9.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 188,000 mm³ | 11.5 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 40.9 mm | 1.61 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 20,500,000 mm⁴ | 49.3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 40.8 kg/m | 27.48 lb/ft |