HSS16×8×3/8 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

HSS16×8×3/8

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Dimensions
WWeight	58.1
HHeight	16
BWidth	8
t_nomNominal wall	0.375
t_desDesign wall	0.349
AArea	16
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	531
S_xElastic modulus	66.3
Z_xPlastic modulus	82.1
r_xRadius of gyration	5.77
y_topCentroid to top	8
y_botCentroid to bottom	8
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	181
S_yElastic modulus	45.3
Z_yPlastic modulus	50.8
r_yRadius of gyration	3.37
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	436

Material

Standard

Grade

AISC Manual Table 2-4

Material and nominal capacity of HSS16×8×3/8 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, b/t 19.9 (λp 28.1, λr 35.2)
P_yAxial yield, A·Fy	736
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	254.1
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	314.7