HP10X42 Steel HP-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.7 | 246.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.1 | 25.65 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.42 | 10.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.415 | 10.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 12.4 in² | 80.0 cm² |
| Weight | 42 lb/ft | 62.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 210 | 71.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 43.4 | 14.2 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 48.3 | 21.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.13 | 2.41 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.813 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1540 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.28 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.77 | in |
Design Resources
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HP10X42 as a pile
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a HP10X42 pile? 42 lb/ft (62.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HP10X42? Sx = 43.4 in³, Zx = 48.3 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 14.2 in³, Zy = 21.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HP10X42? ASTM A572 Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi) or A36 for HP-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HP10X42? Ix = 210 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 71.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.13 in and ry = 2.41 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.