HSS 8x6x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X152.4X4.8.
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 | 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 | 18,200,000 mm⁴ | 43.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 179,000 mm³ | 10.9 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 213,000 mm³ | 13 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 77.7 mm | 3.06 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 | 11,700,000 mm⁴ | 28.2 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 154,000 mm³ | 9.39 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 175,000 mm³ | 10.7 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 62.5 mm | 2.46 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 22,400,000 mm⁴ | 53.7 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 25.4 kg/m | 17.08 lb/ft |