HSS 4-1/2x4-1/2x1/2
Square HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS114.3X114.3X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 114 mm | 4.5 in |
| Width | 114 mm | 4.5 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 | 7,530,000 mm⁴ | 18.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 132,000 mm³ | 8.03 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 167,000 mm³ | 10.2 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 40.9 mm | 1.61 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 57 mm | 2.25 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 57 mm | 2.25 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 7,530,000 mm⁴ | 18.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 132,000 mm³ | 8.03 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 167,000 mm³ | 10.2 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 40.9 mm | 1.61 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 13,000,000 mm⁴ | 31.3 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 37.1 kg/m | 25.03 lb/ft |