HSS 8x6x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X152.4X6.4.
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 | 5.92 mm | 0.233 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 23,600,000 mm⁴ | 56.6 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 233,000 mm³ | 14.2 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 277,000 mm³ | 16.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 77 mm | 3.03 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 | 15,200,000 mm⁴ | 36.4 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 198,000 mm³ | 12.1 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 228,000 mm³ | 13.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 61.7 mm | 2.43 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 29,300,000 mm⁴ | 70.3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 33.3 kg/m | 22.42 lb/ft |