HSS16X16X3/4 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Width (w) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.75 | 19.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 41.5 in² | 267.7 cm² |
| Weight | 150.8 lb/ft | 224.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1590 | 1590 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 199 | 199 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 235 | 235 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.19 | 6.19 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2560 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a HSS16X16X3/4 section? 150.8 lb/ft (224.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS16X16X3/4? Sx = 199 in³, Zx = 235 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 199 in³, Zy = 235 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS16X16X3/4? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS16X16X3/4? Ix = 1590 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1590 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.19 in and ry = 6.19 in.
Related Pages
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