HSS4×2-1/2×1/4

Metric Imperial

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Dimensions
WWeight	9.66
HHeight	4
BWidth	2.5
t_nomNominal wall	0.25
t_desDesign wall	0.233
AArea	2.67
Major axis
I_xSecond moment of area	5.32
S_xElastic modulus	2.66
Z_xPlastic modulus	3.38
r_xRadius of gyration	1.41
y_topCentroid to top	2
y_botCentroid to bottom	2
Minor axis
I_ySecond moment of area	2.53
S_yElastic modulus	2.02
Z_yPlastic modulus	2.43
r_yRadius of gyration	0.973
Torsion and warping
JTorsion constant	5.78

Material

Standard

Grade

AISC Manual Table 2-4

Material and nominal capacity of HSS4×2-1/2×1/4 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 7.7 (λp 28.1, λr 35.2)
P_yAxial yield, A·Fy	122.8
M_yYield moment, Sx·Fy	10.2
M_pPlastic moment, Zx·Fy	12.96

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