HP12X53 Steel HP-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 11.8 | 299.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12 | 30.48 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.435 | 11.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.435 | 11.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 15.5 in² | 100.0 cm² |
| Weight | 53 lb/ft | 78.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 393 | 127 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 66.7 | 21.1 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 74 | 32.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.03 | 2.86 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.12 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 4080 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 11.4 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.29 | in |
Design Resources
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HP12X53 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 HP12X53 pile? 53 lb/ft (78.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HP12X53? Sx = 66.7 in³, Zx = 74 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 21.1 in³, Zy = 32.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HP12X53? ASTM A572 Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi) or A36 for HP-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HP12X53? Ix = 393 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 127 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.03 in and ry = 2.86 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.