HSS 4x4x3/8
Square HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X101.6X9.5.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Width | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Design wall thickness | 8.86 mm | 0.349 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 9.53 mm | 0.375 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 4,290,000 mm⁴ | 10.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 84,100 mm³ | 5.13 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 105,000 mm³ | 6.39 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 37.3 mm | 1.47 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 51 mm | 2 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 51 mm | 2 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 4,290,000 mm⁴ | 10.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 84,100 mm³ | 5.13 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 105,000 mm³ | 6.39 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 37.3 mm | 1.47 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 7,280,000 mm⁴ | 17.5 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 25.6 kg/m | 17.27 lb/ft |