HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 3.5 | 88.9 mm |
| Width (w) | 2.5 | 63.5 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.94 in² | 19.0 cm² |
| Weight | 10.58 lb/ft | 15.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 4.34 | 2.54 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.48 | 2.03 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3.2 | 2.52 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.22 | 0.93 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 5.53 | 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 HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16 section? 10.58 lb/ft (15.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16? Sx = 2.48 in³, Zx = 3.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.03 in³, Zy = 2.52 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16? Ix = 4.34 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2.54 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.22 in and ry = 0.93 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.