HSS 3x3x5/16
Square HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X76.2X7.9.
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 | 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 | 1,440,000 mm⁴ | 3.45 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 37,700 mm³ | 2.3 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 47,500 mm³ | 2.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 27.4 mm | 1.08 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 | 1,440,000 mm⁴ | 3.45 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 37,700 mm³ | 2.3 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 47,500 mm³ | 2.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 27.4 mm | 1.08 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,470,000 mm⁴ | 5.94 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 15.7 kg/m | 10.58 lb/ft |