HSS 3x3x1/4
Square HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X76.2X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 3 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 | 1,260,000 mm⁴ | 3.02 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 32,900 mm³ | 2.01 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 40,600 mm³ | 2.48 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 28.2 mm | 1.11 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 1,260,000 mm⁴ | 3.02 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 32,900 mm³ | 2.01 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 40,600 mm³ | 2.48 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 28.2 mm | 1.11 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,110,000 mm⁴ | 5.08 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 13.1 kg/m | 8.81 lb/ft |