HSS22X20X1/2 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 22 | 558.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 20 | 508.0 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 37.6 in² | 242.6 cm² |
| Weight | 137.3 lb/ft | 204.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2820 | 2440 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 256 | 244 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 297 | 279 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.65 | 8.04 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 4060 | 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 HSS22X20X1/2 section? 137.3 lb/ft (204.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS22X20X1/2? Sx = 256 in³, Zx = 297 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 244 in³, Zy = 279 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS22X20X1/2? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS22X20X1/2? Ix = 2820 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2440 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.65 in and ry = 8.04 in.
Related Pages
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