HSS 8x6x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS203.2X152.4X7.9.
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 | 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 | 28,400,000 mm⁴ | 68.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 280,000 mm³ | 17.1 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 338,000 mm³ | 20.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 76.2 mm | 3 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 | 18,200,000 mm⁴ | 43.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 239,000 mm³ | 14.6 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 277,000 mm³ | 16.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 61 mm | 2.4 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 35,700,000 mm⁴ | 85.8 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 41 kg/m | 27.59 lb/ft |