HSS 2x2x1/4
Square HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS50.8X50.8X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 50.8 mm | 2 in |
| Width | 50.8 mm | 2 in |
| Design wall thickness | 5.92 mm | 0.233 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 311,000 mm⁴ | 0.747 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 12,200 mm³ | 0.747 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 15,800 mm³ | 0.964 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 17.9 mm | 0.704 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 25.4 mm | 1 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 25.4 mm | 1 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 311,000 mm⁴ | 0.747 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 12,200 mm³ | 0.747 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 15,800 mm³ | 0.964 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 17.9 mm | 0.704 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 545,000 mm⁴ | 1.31 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 8 kg/m | 5.41 lb/ft |