HSS24X20X3/4 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 24 | 609.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 20 | 508.0 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.75 | 19.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 58.2 in² | 375.5 cm² |
| Weight | 212 lb/ft | 315.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 4960 | 3750 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 413 | 375 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 489 | 432 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 9.23 | 8.02 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 6740 | 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 HSS24X20X3/4 section? 212 lb/ft (315.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS24X20X3/4? Sx = 413 in³, Zx = 489 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 375 in³, Zy = 432 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS24X20X3/4? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS24X20X3/4? Ix = 4960 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3750 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 9.23 in and ry = 8.02 in.
Related Pages
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