HSS 8x6x3/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X152.4X9.5.
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 | 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 | 32,900,000 mm⁴ | 79.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 324,000 mm³ | 19.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 395,000 mm³ | 24.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 75.4 mm | 2.97 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 | 21,100,000 mm⁴ | 50.6 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 277,000 mm³ | 16.9 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 324,000 mm³ | 19.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 60.5 mm | 2.38 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 41,600,000 mm⁴ | 100 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 48.4 kg/m | 32.58 lb/ft |