HSS 6x6x3/8
Square HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X152.4X9.5.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 152 mm | 6 in |
| Width | 152 mm | 6 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 | 16,400,000 mm⁴ | 39.5 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 216,000 mm³ | 13.2 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 259,000 mm³ | 15.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 57.9 mm | 2.28 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 76 mm | 3 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 76 mm | 3 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 16,400,000 mm⁴ | 39.5 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 216,000 mm³ | 13.2 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 259,000 mm³ | 15.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 57.9 mm | 2.28 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 26,900,000 mm⁴ | 64.6 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 40.8 kg/m | 27.48 lb/ft |