HP16X88 Steel HP-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.3 | 388.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.7 | 39.88 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.54 | 13.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.54 | 13.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 25.8 in² | 166.5 cm² |
| Weight | 88 lb/ft | 131.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1110 | 349 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 145 | 44.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 161 | 68.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.56 | 3.68 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.45 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 19000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 14.8 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.21 | in |
Design Resources
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HP16X88 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 HP16X88 pile? 88 lb/ft (131.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HP16X88? Sx = 145 in³, Zx = 161 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 44.5 in³, Zy = 68.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HP16X88? ASTM A572 Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi) or A36 for HP-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HP16X88? Ix = 1110 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 349 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.56 in and ry = 3.68 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.