HP8X36 Steel HP-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8.02 | 203.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.16 | 20.73 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.445 | 11.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.445 | 11.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 10.6 in² | 68.4 cm² |
| Weight | 36 lb/ft | 53.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 119 | 40.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 29.8 | 9.88 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 33.6 | 15.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.36 | 1.95 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.77 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 578 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 7.58 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.26 | in |
Design Resources
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HP8X36 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 HP8X36 pile? 36 lb/ft (53.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HP8X36? Sx = 29.8 in³, Zx = 33.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 9.88 in³, Zy = 15.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HP8X36? ASTM A572 Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi) or A36 for HP-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HP8X36? Ix = 119 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 40.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.36 in and ry = 1.95 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.