HSS 5-1/2x5-1/2x3/8
Square HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS139.7X139.7X9.5.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 140 mm | 5.5 in |
| Width | 140 mm | 5.5 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 | 12,400,000 mm⁴ | 29.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 177,000 mm³ | 10.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 215,000 mm³ | 13.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 52.8 mm | 2.08 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 70 mm | 2.75 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 70 mm | 2.75 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 12,400,000 mm⁴ | 29.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 177,000 mm³ | 10.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 215,000 mm³ | 13.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 52.8 mm | 2.08 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 20,400,000 mm⁴ | 49 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 37 kg/m | 24.93 lb/ft |