HSS3-1/2×2-1/2×3/8 dimensions and section properties | Kannamwar Engineering

HSS3-1/2×2-1/2×3/8

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Dimensions
WWeight	12.17
HHeight	3.5
BWidth	2.5
t_nomNominal wall	0.375
t_desDesign wall	0.349
AArea	3.39
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	4.75
S_xElastic modulus	2.72
Z_xPlastic modulus	3.59
r_xRadius of gyration	1.18
y_topCentroid to top	1.75
y_botCentroid to bottom	1.75
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	2.77
S_yElastic modulus	2.21
Z_yPlastic modulus	2.82
r_yRadius of gyration	0.904
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	6.16

Material

Standard

Grade

AISC Manual Table 2-4

Material and nominal capacity of HSS3-1/2×2-1/2×3/8 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 4.2 (λp 28.1, λr 35.2)
P_yAxial yield, A·Fy	155.9
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	10.43
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	13.76