HP16X121 Steel HP-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.8 | 401.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.9 | 40.39 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.75 | 19.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.75 | 19.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 35.8 in² | 231.0 cm² |
| Weight | 121 lb/ft | 180.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1590 | 504 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 201 | 63.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 226 | 97.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.66 | 3.75 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 8.35 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 28500 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 15.1 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.34 | in |
Design Resources
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HP16X121 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 HP16X121 pile? 121 lb/ft (180.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HP16X121? Sx = 201 in³, Zx = 226 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 63.4 in³, Zy = 97.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HP16X121? ASTM A572 Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi) or A36 for HP-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HP16X121? Ix = 1590 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 504 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.66 in and ry = 3.75 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.