HP16X183 Steel HP-shape — Section Properties

Dimensions

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 16.5 419.1 mm
Flange Width (bf) 16.3 41.40 cm
Flange Thickness (tf) 1.13 28.7 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 1.13 28.7 mm
Area (A) 54.1 in² 349.0 cm²
Weight 183 lb/ft 272.3 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 2510 818 in⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 304 100 in³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 349 156 in³
Radius of Gyration (r) 6.81 3.89 in

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 26.9 in⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 48300 in⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 15.4 in
Effective Radius (rts) 4.55 in

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of a HP16X183 pile? 183 lb/ft (272.3 kg/m).

What is the section modulus of HP16X183? Sx = 304 in³, Zx = 349 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 100 in³, Zy = 156 in³ (weak axis).

What steel grade is standard for HP16X183? ASTM A572 Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi) or A36 for HP-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.

What is the moment of inertia of HP16X183? Ix = 2510 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 818 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.81 in and ry = 3.89 in.

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