HSS22X18X5/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 22 | 558.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 18 | 457.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 22.7 in² | 146.5 cm² |
| Weight | 82.88 lb/ft | 123.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1680 | 1240 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 153 | 138 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 178 | 156 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.61 | 7.4 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2200 | 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 HSS22X18X5/16 section? 82.88 lb/ft (123.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS22X18X5/16? Sx = 153 in³, Zx = 178 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 138 in³, Zy = 156 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS22X18X5/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS22X18X5/16? Ix = 1680 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1240 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.61 in and ry = 7.4 in.
Related Pages
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