HSS12×4×1/2 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

HSS12×4×1/2

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Dimensions
WWeight	48.85
HHeight	12
BWidth	4
t_nomNominal wall	0.5
t_desDesign wall	0.465
AArea	13.5
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	210
S_xElastic modulus	34.9
Z_xPlastic modulus	46.7
r_xRadius of gyration	3.95
y_topCentroid to top	6
y_botCentroid to bottom	6
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	35.3
S_yElastic modulus	17.7
Z_yPlastic modulus	20.9
r_yRadius of gyration	1.62
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	105

Material

Standard

Grade

AISC Manual Table 2-4

Material and nominal capacity of HSS12×4×1/2 in the grade picked
Capacity (nominal, no resistance or safety factors)
Steel type	Carbon
F_yYield strength, minimum	46
F_uTensile strength, minimum	58
EModulus of elasticity	29,000
GShear modulus	11,200
νPoisson's ratio	0.3
ρDensity	490
Flexure class, AISC 360 Table B4.1	Compact, h/t 22.8 (λp 60.8, λr 143.2)
P_yAxial yield, A·Fy	621
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	133.8
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	179