HSS 2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16
Square HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS63.5X63.5X7.9.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 63.5 mm | 2.5 in |
| Width | 63.5 mm | 2.5 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 | 758,000 mm⁴ | 1.82 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 23,900 mm³ | 1.46 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 30,800 mm³ | 1.88 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 22.4 mm | 0.88 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 31.75 mm | 1.25 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 31.75 mm | 1.25 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 758,000 mm⁴ | 1.82 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 23,900 mm³ | 1.46 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 30,800 mm³ | 1.88 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 22.4 mm | 0.88 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,330,000 mm⁴ | 3.2 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 12.5 kg/m | 8.45 lb/ft |