HSS24X14X5/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 24 | 609.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 14 | 355.6 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 21.6 in² | 139.4 cm² |
| Weight | 78.63 lb/ft | 117.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1740 | 763 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 145 | 109 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 174 | 120 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.98 | 5.95 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1660 | 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 HSS24X14X5/16 section? 78.63 lb/ft (117.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS24X14X5/16? Sx = 145 in³, Zx = 174 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 109 in³, Zy = 120 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS24X14X5/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS24X14X5/16? Ix = 1740 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 763 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.98 in and ry = 5.95 in.
Related Pages
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