HSS 9x3x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS228.6X76.2X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 229 mm | 9 in |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 3 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 | 33,600,000 mm⁴ | 80.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 295,000 mm³ | 18 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 403,000 mm³ | 24.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 73.2 mm | 2.88 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 114.5 mm | 4.5 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 114.5 mm | 4.5 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 5,490,000 mm⁴ | 13.2 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 144,000 mm³ | 8.81 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 177,000 mm³ | 10.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 29.7 mm | 1.17 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 16,600,000 mm⁴ | 40 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 52.2 kg/m | 35.24 lb/ft |