HSS 8x4x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X101.6X7.9.
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 | 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 | 21,200,000 mm⁴ | 51 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 210,000 mm³ | 12.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 264,000 mm³ | 16.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 71.6 mm | 2.82 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 | 7,160,000 mm⁴ | 17.2 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 141,000 mm³ | 8.58 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 162,000 mm³ | 9.91 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 41.4 mm | 1.63 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 17,700,000 mm⁴ | 42.6 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 34.7 kg/m | 23.34 lb/ft |