HSS 8x6x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X152.4X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Width | 152 mm | 6 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 | 40,900,000 mm⁴ | 98.2 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 403,000 mm³ | 24.6 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 500,000 mm³ | 30.5 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 73.9 mm | 2.91 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 | 26,000,000 mm⁴ | 62.5 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 341,000 mm³ | 20.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 408,000 mm³ | 24.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 58.9 mm | 2.32 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 52,900,000 mm⁴ | 127 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 62.4 kg/m | 42.05 lb/ft |